Symptom appraisal and healthcare-seeking for symptoms suggestive of colorectal cancer: a qualitative study.
N HallL BirtJ BanksJon David EmeryK MillsM JohnsonG P RubinW HamiltonFiona Mary WalterPublished in: BMJ open (2015)
Findings provide guidance for awareness campaigns on reducing stigma around appraising and discussing bowel movements, and the importance of intermittent and non-specific symptoms. Altering perceptions about the appropriate use of health services could have a beneficial effect on time to presentation.