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. 2011 Jul 12;105(3):340–345. doi: 10.1038/bjc.2011.258

Table 2. Distribution of responses (n, %) to statements about cancer warning signs and screening programmes (n=671).

  Yes No/don’t know/not sure
  n (%) n (%)
Number and percentage of the study sample who responded that the following could be warning signs of cancer
 Unexplained lump or swelling 648 (96.6) 23 (3.4)
 Persistent unexplained pain 596 (88.8) 75 (11.2)
 Unexplained bleeding 631 (94.0) 40 (6.0)
 Persistent cough or hoarseness 583 (86.9) 88 (13.1)
 Persistent change in bowel or bladder habits 644 (96.0) 27 (4.0)
 Persistent difficulty swallowing 618 (92.1) 53 (7.9)
 Change in the appearance of a mole 661 (98.5) 10 (1.5)
 A sore that does not heal 519 (77.3) 152 (22.7)
 Unexplained weight loss 641 (95.5) 30 (4.5)
     
Number and percentage of the study sample who responded that the following are existing NHS screening programmes
 Breast 635 (94.6) 36 (5.4)
 Cervical 608 (90.6) 63 (9.4)
 Bowel 415 (61.8) 256 (38.2)