JOURNAL ARTICLE

Cancer Terms' Negative Associations in African Languages Can Create Communication Barriers for Patients and Clinicians.

  • Published In: ONS Voice, 2025. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Kennedy, Casey S. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the challenges of communicating cancer-related terms in African languages. Topics include the negative connotations associated with cancer terms, the lack of equivalent translations in certain languages, and the barriers to patient understanding due to illiteracy and cultural differences.

Additional Information

  • Source:ONS Voice. 2025/02, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Communication and Mass Media
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2475-6938
  • Accession Number:184464657

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