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Figure 6.6. Questions About Health Knowledge.
1. a. In your opinion, what are the symptoms of breast cancer? (Do not read
categories. Circle all that apply.)
A lump
Dimpling of the breast
Pain or soreness in breast
Change in shape or color of nipple or breast
Bleeding or discharge from nipple
Other (Specify)
Don’t know
b. Although breast cancer can occur at different ages, after what age do
you think it is most likely to occur?
(Age) ______
Don’t know
2. If breast cancer is found early and treated right away, how likely do you
think it is that a woman will be able to do most of the things she could
do before? Do you think it is . . .
Very likely,
Likely, or
Not very likely?
Don’t know
3. What kind of examinations do you know of that can be done to find breast
cancer in its early stages? (Do not read categories. Circle all that apply.)
Breast self-examination (Skip to Q. 5)
Breast examination by doctor
Mammography (X-ray examination)
Other (Specify)
4. Have you ever heard of an examination a woman can do by herself to
see if there are any signs that something may be wrong with her breasts?
Yes
No
5. Do you think that cigarette smoking is or is not one of the causes of
lung cancer?
Yes, is
No, is not
No opinion
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