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Summary of Physician Perceptions of Asian Cancer Risk as Compared to the General Population
| Cancer type | N | Range* | Mean | SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All cancer | 92 | 1–5 | 3.2 | 0.65 |
| Breast cancer | 98 | 1–5 | 2.8 | 0.89 |
| Cervical cancer | 98 | 1–5 | 3.2 | 0.95 |
| Colorectal cancer | 98 | 1–5 | 3.3 | 0.90 |
| Liver cancer | 99 | 1–5 | 4.4 | 0.82 |
| Lung cancer | 97 | 1–5 | 3.6 | 0.92 |
| Prostate cancer | 96 | 1–5 | 2.9 | 0.75 |
| Stomach cancer | 98 | 1–5 | 4.3 | 0.81 |
The scale ranged from 1 to 5, where 1 is lower risk, 3 is same risk, and 5 is higher risk
