Person-First or Disease-First? Language Choices in Cancer Communication
Cancer-related language is a powerful psychosocial force. It shapes how individuals are seen and see themselves and can either reinforce stigma or foster dignity and resilience. This study highlights the urgent need for person-centered, context-aware communication practices across healthcare, media, and society.
Authors
- Spyridon Plakias (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9511-6940)
- Anna Tsiakiri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3341-4093)
- Foteini Christidi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1297-9415)
- Nikolaos Aggelousis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5108-7335)
- Christos Frantzidis
- Evangeli Bista (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2941-270X)
- Despoina Chrisostomidou
- Konstantinos Tzanas
- Maria Lavdaniti
Institutions
- University of Thessaly (GR)
- Democritus University of Thrace (GR)
- International Hellenic University (GR)
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (GR)
- Region of Western Greece (GR)
- University of Lincoln (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Nursing Reports
- Published
- 2026-04-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep16040143
- Primary Topic
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00