Cancer warrior, battling the disease, putting up a good fight - this is the language commonly used to convey goodwill to cancer patients. However, Irish Author Marian Keyes called out the terminology this week, saying it put a heavy burden on people “who are already very sick and very scared”. Vicky Phelan joined us on the show this morning.
Is The way We Talk About Cancer Supporting Or Pressurising Patients Afflicted?
Cancer warrior, battling the disease, putting up a good fight - this is the language commonly use...
07.59 28 Aug 2020
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