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I keep thinking i have cancer and i'm dying i seem to get every symtom of each cancer i think i have. is it anxiety?

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

Yes.: Yes. If you do not have access to skilled psychological care, read a book on CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), which will give you pointers in how to overcome this.

Answered 8/15/2014

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