Exploring Cancer Awareness Among University Students: A Survey of Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Waheed Ur Rehman, Waqas Khan, Muhammad Shakeel, Muhammad Furqan Shah, Saeed Ur Rehman, Muhammad Muzamil Nazar, Aleena Zainab and Muhammad Danish
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Waheed Ur Rehman: Department of Biosciences COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan
Waqas Khan: Department of Biosciences COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan
Muhammad Shakeel: Department of Biosciences COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan
Muhammad Furqan Shah: Department of Biosciences COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan
Saeed Ur Rehman: Baqai Medical College, Baqai Medical University, Karachi
Muhammad Muzamil Nazar: Institute of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, Faculty of Pure & Applied Biology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan
Aleena Zainab: Institute of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, Faculty of Pure & Applied Biology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan
Muhammad Danish: Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Rehman College of Allied Health Sciences, Rehman Medical Institute, Peshawar, Pakistan.

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 3, 3033-3039

Abstract: Uncontrolled division and proliferation of abnormal cells is called cancer. It is the second most common disorder after cardiovascular diseases. Common symptoms of cancer include extreme tiredness, weight loss, fever, pain, headache, eating problems and lumps or swelling on the body. Age, obesity, alcohol consumptions, smoking and radiations are one of the major risk factors for cancer. A survey was conducted to check the awareness level about cancer among the students of different departments of Baha ud Din Zakariya University, Multan. A questionnaire consisting of 15 basic questions about cancer was designed. A total of 500 students participated in completing the questionnaire. The results of the survey show the awareness among university students. 69.2% students were aware of the risk factors of cancer, 63.25% students were aware about the most prevalent type of cancer in males and females, 87.66% students were aware of the different modes of treatment and 79.25% students were hopeful that cancer can be treated successfully. In our study, only 1% students have remained cancer patients, 3% students have relatives with cancer and 5% students’ neighbors were affected by this lethal disease. Awareness about cancer in students is not too good, therefore, there is a need to spread awareness among students by conducting seminars and diagnostic camps.

Date: 2025
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