We often use metaphors when discussing lung cancer, for example, fighting with lung cancer, battling or beating lung cancer, etc. Some terms uplift the patient’s spirit, at the same time, some patients feel depressed. Here are my experiences with some metaphors, some even changed as my advocacy. https://lungcancer.net/living/cancer-metaphors

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