Oesophageal cancer awareness and anticipated time to help-seeking: results from a population-based survey.
Jasmijn SijbenLotte J HuibertseLinda RaineyMireille J M BroedersYonne PetersPeter D SiersemaPublished in: British journal of cancer (2024)
Our findings demonstrate a disconcertingly low public awareness of oesophageal cancer symptoms. Educational interventions targeting groups with decreased awareness and addressing negative cancer beliefs may lead to faster help-seeking behaviour, although additional studies are needed to determine the effect on clinical cancer outcomes.