Cancer patients prefer to discuss their treatment, says Vicky Phelan

The Cervical check campaigner said she would prefer to be asked about her treatment rather than praised. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Cancer patients would prefer to be asked about their condition and treatment rather than be hailed as "cancer warriors" or "fighters".

That is according to Cervical check campaigner Vicky Phelan who feels the phrases are not fair to those living with the disease.