Cancer fight 'hampered in UK by stiff upper lip'

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21242871


The UK's "stiff upper lip" culture may explain why it lags behind other countries when it comes to beating cancer, say experts.

Researchers, who surveyed nearly 20,000 adults in six high-income countries, said they found embarrassment often stopped Britons visiting the doctor.

Respondents in the UK were as aware of cancer symptoms as those in Australia, Canada, Denmark, Norway and Sweden, but more reluctant to seek help, they said.

A third feared wasting a doctor's time.

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1. WTF?

Embarassment?

How can you waste the time of a professional whom is being paid to see you?