Help seeking for cancer symptoms: a review of the literature.

Women's awareness of cancer symptoms: a review of the literature.

Improvements in cancer detection and treatment have led to consistent declines in mortality from many cancers. However, many patients present for treatment at a point where more invasive treatment is required and/or treatment outcomes are less than optimal. One factor that has been consistently shown to be associated with late diagnosis and treatment is delay in seeking help for symptoms. This ...

Over-reassurance and undersupport after a ‘false alarm’: a systematic review of the impact on subsequent cancer symptom attribution and help seeking

OBJECTIVES This literature review examined research into the impact of a previous 'all-clear' or non-cancer diagnosis following symptomatic presentation ('false alarm') on symptom attribution and delays in help seeking for subsequent possible cancer symptoms. DESIGN AND SETTING The comprehensive literature review included original research based on quantitative, qualitative and mixed data col...

Colorectal cancer--applying a gender lens.

BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major global health problem with survival varying according to stage at diagnosis. The incidence of CRC is much higher in patients with lower bowel symptoms. The symptoms are non-specific and are commonly experienced in the general population. Biological and environmental factors account for the high incidence and poor prognosis of CRC in men. OBJECTIVE...

The role of emotions in time to presentation for symptoms suggestive of cancer: A systematic literature review of quantitative studies Short title: The role of emotions in seeking help: A systematic review Authors:

Psychosocial factors that influence men's help-seeking for cancer symptoms: a systematic synthesis of mixed methods research.

OBJECTIVE Effectiveness of cancer control partly depends upon early identification and treatment. Men appear to be more likely to delay help-seeking for symptoms, resulting in later diagnosis. This review aims to provide a mixed research synthesis of the psychosocial barriers to and facilitators of help-seeking for cancer symptoms among men. METHODS Systematic methods were followed, including...