The overwhelming majority of women, because of fear of a diagnosis of cancer and the procedure of the survey itself, do not turn to the doctor on time, say British researchers.

British and American doctors analyzed the fourteen-year survey statistics of nearly 6,000 women between the ages of 14 and 80 for cervical and breast cancer. The overwhelming majority of them fear of a diagnosis of cancer and the actual procedure of checking prevented timely access to a doctor.

The scientists conducted a survey during which they found out that some women believed that the disease would bypass them and check not for them. Others were afraid of white coats, medical examinations, tests, procedures and did not go to the doctor, because there were no complaints about the state of health. The absence of medical information also played an important role. Not everyone understood that checks are needed to prevent malignant tumors at the stage when they can still be removed without serious surgical interventions.

Many did not understand the nature of the disease itself and its danger. For example, a woman could seriously think that she can not have cervical cancer because she does not live sexually. Or because a woman has a large age.

The absence of cancer patients in the family also calmed down, as rumors of the inheritance of the disease are very common.

Gynecologists meanwhile made general recommendations in trying to help women adequately cope with their own fears and ignorance: women are encouraged to learn to overcome fears and prejudices and seek medical attention even if it is just a conversation. Misconceptions about cancer can seriously complicate the process of treatment.

Medicinform. Net.

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