Breast and cervical cancers are the most common cause of cancer death among women in the world. These cancers are detectable early, however only a few women participate in cancer screening. Family, culture and religion can influence why women take part in screening.
This study aims to evaluate and understand what Muslim women’s thoughts on cancer are. British Asian Muslim women face some unique challenges when it comes to cancer. This report will try to elaborate on these challenges.
We will also try to understand why they have these ideas about cancer, whether these ideas are relevant or if they are misconceptions due to lack of knowledge or tradition. We will then try to make recommendations on how to improve on this.
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