Miss Manners: Yes, I survived cancer, but I feel awkward about the phrase ‘cancer survivor’

Miss Manners: Can I say I ‘survived’ cancer if I didn’t need chemo?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Three years ago, I was diagnosed with cancer. I was extremely fortunate: My tumor was removed and I did not require radiation or chemo. I have my screenings yearly and all has been well.

Miss Manners: Am I a ‘cancer survivor’? ... I don’t want to use the term incorrectly

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Three years ago, I was diagnosed with cancer. I was extremely fortunate: My tumor was removed and I did not require radiation or chemo. I have my screenings yearly and all has been well.

Miss Manners: Yes, I survived cancer, but I feel awkward about the phrase ‘cancer survivor’

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Three years ago, I was diagnosed with cancer. I was extremely fortunate: My tumor was removed and I did not require radiation or chemo. I have my screenings yearly and all has been well. Am I a “cancer survivor”? I never want to take anything away from someone who had a much more difficult battle than I did. I don’t want to use the term incorrectly.

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