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Common Perceptions about Cancer: North Indian Female Cancer Patients and Normal Public's Perspectives about Cancer Singh Pragya Sr. Manager Projects at Dharamshila Cancer Foundation, Delhi Online published on 21 November, 2019. Abstract This paper aims to debunk the common myths about cancer that exist among the women of Delhi and NCR Region, in an era where most people feel that cancer related myths are a thing of the past this study highlights the shocking and upcoming myths which are fast catching on in the society, especially with the advent of social media and chat groups. Data from unreliable sources cause more confusion and is fast causing newer myths to develop. Data was collected from 75 cancer breast and 75 cancer cervix patients living in Delhi and NCR region and 150 normal women who had no diagnosis of cancer. Their beliefs about the cause, treatment and survivorship of cancer were collected in a face to face discussion and common myths identified. Several lacunae in the knowledge and false perceptions were identified in the process and resolved and myths identified. Top Keywords Cancer, myths, perceptions, cause, treatment, survivorship. Top | |
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