Perceived barriers to seeking cancer care in the Gaza Strip: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Several factors might contribute to the delay to get cancer care including poor cancer awareness and having barriers to seeking help. This study described these barriers in Gaza and their association with recalling and recognizing cancer symptoms and risk factors.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Gaza.

Knowledge level of cancer symptoms and risk factors in the Gaza Strip: a cross-sectional study.

Background: In low-income settings, cancer is often diagnosed in advanced stages due to late presentation. Good public awareness of cancer signs and symptoms has a positive impact on the time patients take before they present to healthcare professionals. Therefore, this study examined public knowledge of cancer signs and symptoms as well as risk factors in Gaza.