Understanding your body signals. A short 9 question survey by All.Can Belgium.

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What is the aim of this survey?

Welcome to our survey on cancer awareness among young adults. Your participation in this survey will help us understand the level of knowledge and understanding about cancer and its symptoms, risk factors and prevention among young adults. It will also help us identify any barriers that may prevent individuals from seeking help if they suspect they have cancer. Your responses will be kept confidential and anonymous. Thank you for taking the time to participate in this important research

This survey is organised by All.Can Belgium vzw, a non-profit aiming to improving efficiency in cancer care.

Disclaimer: The information in this survey does not substitute any medical advice and cannot be used to take decisions about your health. Always consult your physician for any health-related question.

By checking 'Yes' at the bottom, you agree that the information you enter in this survey will be processed by All.Can Belgium and that the anonymous and consolidated results of this survey will be shared with patient associations, doctors and academic and industrial partners. By participating and clicking on 'Next', you accept the privacy policy. You can revoke your consent at any time by closing the survey.

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* 1. I accept the privacy statement and agree to participate in the survey

Yes

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* 2. What is your age range?

18-25

26-39

Older than 39

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* 3. On a scale of 1-5, how familiar are you with the different types of cancer and their symptoms?

	1 (not at all familiar)	2	3	4	5 (very familiar)
Breast cancer	Breast cancer 1 (not at all familiar)	Breast cancer 2	Breast cancer 3	Breast cancer 4	Breast cancer 5 (very familiar)
Testicular cancer	Testicular cancer 1 (not at all familiar)	Testicular cancer 2	Testicular cancer 3	Testicular cancer 4	Testicular cancer 5 (very familiar)
Sarcoma	Sarcoma 1 (not at all familiar)	Sarcoma 2	Sarcoma 3	Sarcoma 4	Sarcoma 5 (very familiar)

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* 4. What are, according to you, the common signs and symptoms of testicular cancer and sarcoma? Please check all that apply.

	Testicular Cancer	Sarcoma
Fatigue	Fatigue Testicular Cancer	Fatigue Sarcoma
Unexplained weight loss	Unexplained weight loss Testicular Cancer	Unexplained weight loss Sarcoma
Changes in skin or moles	Changes in skin or moles Testicular Cancer	Changes in skin or moles Sarcoma
Persistent pain	Persistent pain Testicular Cancer	Persistent pain Sarcoma
Lumps or swelling	Lumps or swelling Testicular Cancer	Lumps or swelling Sarcoma
Buikpijn of rugpijn	Buikpijn of rugpijn Testicular Cancer	Buikpijn of rugpijn Sarcoma
Een vaag zwaar gevoel in de onderbuik	Een vaag zwaar gevoel in de onderbuik Testicular Cancer	Een vaag zwaar gevoel in de onderbuik Sarcoma
None/I don't know	None/I don't know Testicular Cancer	None/I don't know Sarcoma

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* 5. What are the risk factors for cancer? Please check all that apply.

	Testicular cancer	Sarcoma
Family history of cancer	Family history of cancer Testicular cancer	Family history of cancer Sarcoma
Certain inherited genetic mutations	Certain inherited genetic mutations Testicular cancer	Certain inherited genetic mutations Sarcoma
Tobacco use	Tobacco use Testicular cancer	Tobacco use Sarcoma
Cannabis use	Cannabis use Testicular cancer	Cannabis use Sarcoma
Excessive alcohol consumption	Excessive alcohol consumption Testicular cancer	Excessive alcohol consumption Sarcoma
Sun exposure	Sun exposure Testicular cancer	Sun exposure Sarcoma
Poor diet and lack of physical activity	Poor diet and lack of physical activity Testicular cancer	Poor diet and lack of physical activity Sarcoma
Exposure to certain chemicals or toxins	Exposure to certain chemicals or toxins Testicular cancer	Exposure to certain chemicals or toxins Sarcoma
Infections such as HPV	Infections such as HPV Testicular cancer	Infections such as HPV Sarcoma
Sometimes there are no risk factors	Sometimes there are no risk factors Testicular cancer	Sometimes there are no risk factors Sarcoma

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* 6. Are there any barriers that would prevent you from seeking help if you detect changes in your body? Please check all that apply.

Fear of a cancer diagnosis

Belief that cancer only affects older people

Lack of knowledge about cancer symptoms

Embarrassment about the symptoms

Concerns about the cost of medical care

Difficulty taking time off work or school to see a doctor

Difficulty navigating the healthcare system

Belief that the symptoms will go away on their own

None

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* 7. Has anyone explained how to self-examine your testicles?

Yes

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* 8. Do you know how to self-examine your testicles?

Yes

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* 9. Have you ever self-examined your testicles?

Yes

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* 10. Do you self-examine your testicles regularly?

Yes, once a week

Yes, once a month

Yes, several times a year

Yes, less than a year