Language is an important tool when it comes to living with cancer. The words or terminology used when referring to an individual’s experience with the disease can incite a range of emotions, but they can often be misconstrued as well.

Mark Lewis, of Intermountain Healthcare, is also a survivor himself. In a recent interview with CURE, Lewis discussed why the use of the word “battle” can be polarizing when referring to someone’s cancer journey, and why sometimes the idea of opting to forego treatment is the bravest decision of all.

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