Breast cancer awareness and barriers to symptomatic presentation among women from different ethnic groups in East London

Source: British Journal of Cancer

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Date of publication: October 2011

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: A population-based survey of 1515 women aged 30+ using the Cancer Research UK Breast Cancer Awareness Measure showed South Asian and black women had lower breast cancer awareness than white women. South Asian women, but not black women, reported more emotional barriers to seeking medical help than white women. White women were more likely than non-white women to report worry about wasting the doctor’s time as a barrier to symptomatic presentation.

Length of publication: 6p

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Perceived barriers to flexible sigmoidoscopy screening for colorectal cancer among UK ethnic minority groups: a qualitative study

Source: Journal of Medical Screening, 2009, 16 (4) p. 174-179

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Date of publication: 2009

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: Evidence from existing UK screening programmes indicates disparities in uptake rates between UK ethnic minorities and the white majority population. The aim of this study was to explore barriers to the uptake of flexible sigmoidoscopy (FS) screening among UK ethnic minority populations. Specifically, beliefs about bowel cancer, perceived barriers to the test and ideas about ways to increase uptake were investigated.

Length of publication: 5 pages

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BME Cancer Patient Advisory Panel Launch

Source: NHS National Cancer Action Team, 2009

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Date of publication: December 2009

Publication type: News item

In a nutshell: The National Cancer Action Team is pleased to announce the launch of the National Black and Ethnic Minorities (BME) Cancer Patient Advisory Panel.The launch was celebrated today with various people representing the NHS, charities, community groups, the voluntary sector and patients.

Length of publication: 1 web page

Awareness of cancer risk low among many ethnic minorities

Source: Cancer Research UK 

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Date of publication: July, 2009

Publication type: News item

In a nutshell:A survey has revealed that many ethnic minority groups have a low awareness of the signs and symptoms of various forms of cancer, even though some groups have a higher risk of certain types of cancer than others.

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First report on ethnicity and cancer published

Source: National Cancer Intelligence Network

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Publication type: Report

Date of Publication: June 2009

In a nutshell: The report is the first national analysis of cancer incidence in ethnic groups and looked at all cases of cancer diagnosed in England between 2002 and 2006.

Length of publication: 68 pages

Acknowledgement: Cancer UK press release (follow this link for press release)