50% indicating defective knowledge. Caregivers attained significantly higher scores in all domains (p < 0.001). Yet, the overall assessment showed poor knowledge in both groups. Only 3% of non-caregivers and 19% of caregivers performed mammography (p < 0.001); while 11% and 38%, respectively, underwent breast self-examination (p < 0.001). Higher education level was associated with significantly better knowledge (p < 0.001). Conclusions: Breast cancer knowledge among Egyptian females is deficient. The level of education and caring for a breast cancer patient significantly affect the level of knowledge and attitude towards screening. There is a need to implement a comprehensive national awareness and screening programme. ]]>
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< 0.001) among patients carrying the variant genotypes (AG and GG) who were also found to have significantly lower BMI (p=0.002) and poorer performance status (p=0.027) than those with the wild genotype (AA). In patients with earlier cancer (stages I and II), a variant genotype was significantly associated with more anorexia and lower BMI. Conclusion: These results suggest that IL-10-1082 A/G promoter polymorphism may have an effect on the nutritional and performance status of patients with GI malignancies.]]>
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