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I had a dream i had brain cancer and after a few days i get pain at the back of my head and neck when i wake up. im scared. should i be worried?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Our dreams are: often symbolic. Having a dream about brain cancer does not mean it is a prophetic dream. Try not to fret.

Dr Hegab agreed

Answered 11/1/2018

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