Category Archives: “languageofbc

Spare A Pair……..

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Trip Griffith

“Save the Tatas” “I Love Boobies” “Feel Her Up” “No Bra Day” – all slogans for fundraisers or awareness campaigns for breast cancer. Designed to be cute and make us giggle like 12 year olds, they seem harmless enough on … Continue reading →

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I Will Survive…….

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Trip Griffith

Probably the most frequent word people use to refer to my breast cancer diagnosis is “survivor” and I use it frequently too because so far I haven’t come up with something better. When I started this journey I had a … Continue reading →

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This Is My Fight Song…..

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Trip Griffith

For my second post on the language of breast cancer I want to focus on some of the terminology we use when talking about those who have received a cancer diagnosis. Before I get started, please know that I am … Continue reading →

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Who is N.E.D. and why does he have so many dance partners?

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Trip Griffith

One thing that has struck me as I have gone through my journey with breast cancer is the language we use. I’m guessing part of it is because I am a linguist at heart. Our language colors our perception and … Continue reading →

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