Table 4.

Breast Cancer Symptoms Knowledge

Breast cancer symptoms	% Of correct answers
New lump in the breast or underarm (armpit)	590 (95.80%)
Any change in the size or the shape of the breast	468 (76%)
Nipple discharge other than breast milk, including blood	430 (69.80%)
Irritation or dimpling of breast skin	379 (61.50%)
Thickening or swelling of part of the breast	37 (60.10%)
Redness or flaky skin in the nipple area or the breast	359 (58.30%)
Pain in any area of the breast	335 (54.40%)
Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area	324 (52.60%)