Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Attitudes and Understanding Survey

1. Which of the following, if any, do you think could be warning signs or symptoms of breast cancer?

Please select one answer per symptom.

Mandatory

	Yes, I think this could be a sign of cancer	No, I don’t think this could be a sign of cancer	I don't know or I am unsure
a lump, or swelling in your breast, chest or armpit	Yes, I think this could be a sign of cancer	No, I don’t think this could be a sign of cancer	I don't know or I am unsure

a change in the skin of your breast, such as dimpling (may look like orange peel) or redness (may be harder to see on black or brown skin)	Yes, I think this could be a sign of cancer	No, I don’t think this could be a sign of cancer	I don't know or I am unsure

a change in size or shape of 1 or both breasts	Yes, I think this could be a sign of cancer	No, I don’t think this could be a sign of cancer	I don't know or I am unsure

nipple discharge (if you are not pregnant or breastfeeding), which may have blood in it	Yes, I think this could be a sign of cancer	No, I don’t think this could be a sign of cancer	I don't know or I am unsure

a change in the shape or look of your nipple, such as it turning inwards (inverted nipple) or a rash on it (may look like eczema)	Yes, I think this could be a sign of cancer	No, I don’t think this could be a sign of cancer	I don't know or I am unsure

pain in your breast or armpit which does not go away – breast pain that comes and goes is usually not a symptom of breast cancer	Yes, I think this could be a sign of cancer	No, I don’t think this could be a sign of cancer	I don't know or I am unsure

2. If you were experiencing any signs or symptoms of breast or any other type of cancer, or had concerns that you may have cancer, would you try to speak to a medical professional about your concerns?

Yes No

If you answered no to question 2, what is the reason?

3. Thinking about the last time you were invited for cancer screening (bowel, breast or cervical), did anything put you put you off going or cause you to delay accepting the invitation?

Please tick all which are relevant

Yes No Prefer not to say

If you answered yes to question 3, what was the reason?

Please tick all which are relevant

4. Please indicate if you think each of the following statements about cancer screening are true or false?

Please select one answer per statement

	True	False	Don't know
Cancer screening saves lives	True	False	Don't know

Cancer screening can help to detect cancer early	True	False	Don't know

Cancer screening can detect cancer at a stage when it's easier to treat successfully	True	False	Don't know

5. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

Please select one answer per statement

Mandatory

	Strongly agree	Somewhat agree	Somewhat disagree	Strongly disagree	I don't know	Prefer not to say
There are things I can do to reduce my chances of developing cancer	Strongly agree	Somewhat agree	Somewhat disagree	Strongly disagree	I don't know	Prefer not to say

Diagnosing cancer early is everyone's responsibility	Strongly agree	Somewhat agree	Somewhat disagree	Strongly disagree	I don't know	Prefer not to say

6. Do you feel comfortable speaking to family, friends or colleagues about cancer?

Yes No

7. Would you feel comfortable encouraging family, friends or colleagues to attend a screening appointment if they are invited to do so?

Yes No

8. Are you currently trying to do any of the following?

Please select one answer per statement

Mandatory

	Yes	No	Maybe	Prefer not to say	This is not applicable to me
Reduce the amount you smoke [Only those who indicated they still smoke in Q1]	Yes	No	Maybe	Prefer not to say	This is not applicable to me

Stop smoking completely [Only those who indicated they still smoke in Q1]	Yes	No	Maybe	Prefer not to say	This is not applicable to me

Increase the amount of fruit and vegetables you eat	Yes	No	Maybe	Prefer not to say	This is not applicable to me

Decrease the amount of processed meat you eat (eg. bacon, ham, salami, corned beef, sausages)	Yes	No	Maybe	Prefer not to say	This is not applicable to me

Increase the amount of physical activity you do	Yes	No	Maybe	Prefer not to say	This is not applicable to me

Reduce the amount of alcohol you drink	Yes	No	Maybe	Prefer not to say	This is not applicable to me

Lose weight	Yes	No	Maybe	Prefer not to say	This is not applicable to me

9. If you have looked for, or were to look for, information about cancer, where would you look or try to find information?

Please select all that apply

10. What would be your motivation to come forward if you were presenting symptoms of cancer?

11. Were you aware of Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance prior to completing this survey?

Yes No

12. In the past, have you seen the Cancer Alliance Bowel Cancer Awareness Month Campaign?

Please see print out of campaign materials

Yes No

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Survey Closes 31 Oct 2024