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JoeyLiz
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4 years ago

DIBH anxiety post treatment

Hi all,

I was just wondering if anyone else who underwent DIBH during RT gets anxiety when asked to hold their breathe for scans/examinations?

Or if it's just me...

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  • Hi I didn’t have anxiety as I have done a lot of snorkelling and that’s what it reminded me of!
    I do suffer anxiety about
    pretty much all medical stuff and was a complete nervous wreck before my mastectomy and later reconstructive surgeries.
    I do know a lot of women have had anxiety with the deep breathing though so you are not alone.
    I did find all the staff very caring and helpful where I was so I hope they can help you through it.
    im not sure if taking something like Valium would help or not , you do have to stay very still so it might not be right.
    Hopefully others on here may be able to give you some tips.