'Will Pass', 'Be Strong', Among Others: Psychologist Lists Phrases that You Should Not Speak to a Patient with Breast Cancer

Globo

Lean Right

Factuality

Ownership

Psychologist lists phrases that you should not speak to a patient with breast cancer In an attempt to comfort a woman in treatment against cancer, family members and friends may resort to phrases such as "passing", "you need to be strong" or "the hair grows". Although they are usually said with good intent, these expressions can minimize suffering and prevent the patient from manifesting fear, anger, sadness and anxiety — natural and expected fe…