Before revision: While the use of metaphors can help physicians explain cancer in a way that is understood by patients, it has been argued that words such as "battle " and "fight " are inappropriate, as they suggest that cancer can be defeated if one just fights hard enough.
After revision: While the use of metaphors can help physicians explain cancer in a way that is understood by patients, it has been argued that words such as battle and fight are inappropriate, as they suggest that cancer can be defeated if one just fights hard enough.