What is the best way to describe someone "post cancer"

[Katymac]

I HATE cancer victim/surviver

Is there a better way to decsribe someone who has got through it and out the other side?

My Dad used to say 'had' cancer, or 'was in remission'.

Forgot to add, depended on what phase he was going through.

oh Issymum - I so agree with you on that! dh's mum died of cancer and any implication that your experience of cancer is somehow a result of your own moral strengths really offends him. (on a slightly different note, to whihc I think you might relate, I also get annoyed by teh standard interpretation of "brave" and "fighting" in the context of ill health. imo it's a much harder decision to take to your bed for a few days because you know that's what your body needs and maybe that's best all round - for you and family - than to go yomping around the lake district cos that's what you want...but who gets the praise and respect?)

Thank you Hatwoman! I see that 'brave fight against cancer' phrase all the time, even on the BBC News and I'm pleased to know that I'm not the only one who objects to it.