Metaphors in cancer care: Cultural insights from Spanish and Mexican physician–patient interactions

This study is innovative in highlighting cultural differences between two Spanish-speaking cultures, showing that while battle and journey metaphors are the most common, patients primarily use them to express pain, struggle, and vulnerability rather than resilience or strength.

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PEC Innovation
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2025-12-08
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pecinn.2025.100449
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Language, Metaphor, and Cognition
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Metaphors in cancer care: Cultural insights from Spanish and Mexican physician–patient interactions

Dalia Magaña
PEC Innovation
Language, Metaphor, and Cognition
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Metaphors in cancer care: Cultural insights from Spanish and Mexican physician–patient interactions

Dalia Magaña
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Abstract

This study is innovative in highlighting cultural differences between two Spanish-speaking cultures, showing that while battle and journey metaphors are the most common, patients primarily use them to express pain, struggle, and vulnerability rather than resilience or strength.

PEC InnovationVol. 8
University of California, Merced (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 58%
Language, Metaphor, and Cognition
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