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War metaphors and ‘strong’ survivors: Do the words we use to discuss breast cancer help or hurt patients?

by: Heather Gehlert
posted on Tuesday, October 15, 2019

After being diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer, BMSG’s senior communication manager explores the psychological impact of the way we communicate about the disease, what that means for journalists reporting on the issue, and why people living with cancer should be steering the conversation.

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