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What can i do if my doctor just told me that i might have cancer?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Evaluation results: That is anxiety provoking. The medical work up that is prescribed should help to determine if you do or don't have cancer.

Dr Levitt agreed

Answered 4/20/2013

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