When someone is diagnosed with cancer, we often see comments like “keep fighting, you’ve got this!”. Is there any scientific basis behind this actually having an effect on the outcome / survival and remission rates? What exactly are they doing when they’re “fighting” that helps to beat the cancer?
In: Biology
Using metaphors similar to fighting or war has been found to be damaging to patients. While getting through treatment with a positive mentality helps, cancer gives no fucks.
https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/lets-stop-talking-about-battling-cancer/
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