Gilda’s Club Language:
At Gilda’s Club, we take care to avoid words that convey or reinforce misconceptions about cancer.  Here are some examples of Gilda’s Club language:           
           
            People living with cancer
            NOT cancer victims or patients

            Learning to live with cancer
            NOT coping with cancer or facing a life-threatening illness

            Regaining control & well-being
            NOT doing battle, struggling with cancer, or fighting for recovery

            Opportunity to join with others and share experiences
            NOT being helpless or in need of help

            Club members
            NOT clients

            Cancer support community
            NOT cancer support group

            Living fully as one learns to live with cancer
            NOT improving one’s quality of life

            A warm and welcoming clubhouse
            NOT a safe haven

            Learning skills and gathering information
            NOT receiving education

            A place to express a free range of feelings
            NOT a place to “stay positive”

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