(Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06-01) Saja Rawajbeh; Khadija Assal; Weam Naser; Ayah Abukharob; Maya Shawakha; Ibrahim Ghannam
Background: Cancer remains a significant global health challenge, with 20 million new diagnoses
and 9.7 million cancer-related deaths reported in 2022. Cancer incidence in Palestine has more
than doubled from 53.7 to 119.2 per 100,000 people (2010-2021), highlighting the critical
importance of early detection. This study assessed knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding
cancer screening among Palestinian university students.