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How to get over my anxiety of developing cancer from medical tests that i had (abdomen ct, multiphase ct urogram, brain ct, 2 gastric emptying scans and different xrays) ?

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Health preoccupations often arise to cover anxiety over subconscious fears about something else. Find a life coach/therapist that will teach you relaxation/stress reduction skills. These can help anyone. During the possess you may uncover the true triggering event/worry & be able to work through it.

Answered 9/30/2023

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