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  • Psychosocial impact of medical terminology
  • Linguistic studies in oncology
  • Patient communication and identity

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  • Cancer-related language profoundly influences emotional responses, personal identity, and communication.
  • Limited research exists on individuals' lived experiences with cancer terminology.
  • This study investigates perceptions and emotional responses to cancer language, focusing on its impact on identity, stigma, and communication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how individuals with cancer perceive, interpret, and emotionally respond to cancer-related language.
  • To understand the influence of terminology on identity, stigma, and communicative interactions.
  • To identify preferred language and its psychosocial effects in the context of cancer.

Main Methods:

  • A sequential mixed-methods approach combining quantitative and qualitative data.
  • Quantitative phase: 146 participants completed questionnaires on terminology preference and emotional impact.
  • Qualitative phase: 11 participants provided in-depth insights via open-ended questionnaires; thematic content analysis was applied.

Main Results:

  • Labels like "cancer patient" trigger negative emotions, stigma, and identity reduction.
  • Person-first and context-sensitive language are perceived as more respectful and empowering.
  • Emotional responses to language are diverse, influenced by speaker, context, and diagnosis duration; media portrayals often dramatize or moralize.

Conclusions:

  • Cancer-related language is a significant psychosocial factor shaping self-perception and societal views.
  • Communication practices can either perpetuate stigma or promote dignity and resilience.
  • There is a critical need for person-centered, context-aware communication in healthcare, media, and society.