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Shifra Sharlin's avatar

I've noticed just the opposite. That people will say "my cancer," etc. Hmmmm...

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Lev Raphael's avatar

Cancer isn't a body part, right?

But I have heard some friends say "the cancer has spread to--"

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Shifra Sharlin's avatar

This is true. I have always noticed the way people use the possessive when talking about their disease. Maybe it's just me who said "my breast" "my heart" etc. Fun to think about this. Thanks!

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Lev Raphael's avatar

Fascinating observation--thanks for sharing it.

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