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The Daily Digest: Are 'War' Metaphors Useful in Cancer Advocacy?

Dr Murallitharan Munisamy, Medical Director, National Cancer Society Malaysia

14-Aug-19 14:30

The Daily Digest: Are 'War' Metaphors Useful in Cancer Advocacy?

“Fight cancer”, “defeat the tumor”, “a long battle” – do war metaphors have a positive or negative effect on you when it comes to cancer prevention and treatment? A new study claims to have the answer.

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek, Lim Sue Ann, Kelly Anissa


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