background the incidence and mortality rates of breast cancer are high among filipino women. the lack of knowledge on preventive behavior and early detection related to breast cancer is considered a reason. conclusions women who were aware of risk factors for breast cancer possessed a higher education level and had knowledge of the association of risk factors with preventive behaviors and early...

background: cancer is one of the three health issues of the society and the third cause of mortality in iran. food habits play a significant role in preventing cancer. the present study therefore, was carried out to assess food habits of tehran citizens for cancer prevention. methods: this study is a cross- sectional study was conducted with a sample of 2500 tehran citizens who were recruited t...

background: colorectal cancer (crc) is the third most common malignancy in iran. limited data are available on knowledge and barriers in regard to crc and screening tests in iran. the aim of  the study was to characterize knowledge, practice, and barriers toward crc and its screening tests among an iranian at‑risk population. methods: this cross‑sectional study was conducted with participation ...

background: while young men are at higher risk of developing testicular cancer (tc), testicular-self examination (tse) is an easy, cost effectiveness method to early detection of this disease. the aim of the study was to investigate medical sciences student`s awareness, attitude and self-efficacy about tc and tse. methods: this cross-sectional study was carried out among full time young student...

in recent decades, there has been a dramatic increase in the incidence of colorectal cancer in iran, especially in patients less than 50 years old. a national colorectal cancer screening program is the best solution for identifying patients in high risk populations. the research center of gastroenterology and liver disease of shahid beheshti university, m.c., in collaboration, with the ministry...

approximately 20% of the incidence of cancers are caused by obesity. there have been several studies showing that weight loss, through calorie reduction and increased exercise, can potentially reduce the risk of cancer in obese people. but currently other special methods such as anti-obesity drugs or bariatric surgeries are used for intentional weight loss. whether such intentional weight loss ...

introduction: today, breast cancer is one of the most common causes of mortality and morbidty and also the leading health concern of the world. methods: this research was a descriptive study entitled knowledge, attitude and practice regarding prevention of breast cancer in working women of chaloos city. the sample size of study included 612 women working in governmental centers. the instrument ...

background: life style is an important element to prevent the cancer. therefore, this study aimed to determine life style risk factors of tehran citizens as well as to prevent cancer. methods: this study is a descriptive - analytic research with sample size of 2500 tehran citizens. the study data was collected via a questionnaire that contained 2 parts: demographic and questions related to life...

results 89.9 % of dentists managed to support their patients in their efforts to stop smoking, though only 39% believed in their own capacity to assist with tobacco use cessation. dentists reported that 35.4% of their patients aged 40+ had undergone screening for oral cancer during their first visit, whereas 11.6% received regular check-up on a periodic basis. those prone to cancer constituted ...