Thyroid cancer risk factors and Pakistani University students' awareness towards its preventive practice.
Ayesha IqbalSaira AzharNihal A IbrahimZelal J KharabaMohammad M IqbalShujaat A KhanMuhammad Arfat YameenGhulam MurtazaPublished in: Journal of oncology pharmacy practice : official publication of the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (2020)
The participants were found to have poor knowledge about early signs of thyroid cancer. The study participants perception, behavior, and attitude towards preventive practices of thyroid cancer were found inadequate and appropriate measures on a National level should be taken to enhance the knowledge about preventive practices of thyroid cancer. Increasing knowledge and awareness shall help decrease the overall morbidity and mortality linked with thyroid carcinomas and thyroid diseases.