Feeling afraid and silly at the same time
Hi all, I'm new to this forum. I'm awaiting results from my core needle biopsy and the fear is almost paralysing. I think I can go through a cancer diagnosis and treatment as long as it is not adv...
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A study came out earlier this year that had proven that stress contibutes to the spread of cancer, but not that it causes it.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324540.php
However it has been studied in mice, not humans!
It's broadly advisable as an overall life health strategy to avoid stress where possible of course! My life is regularly highly stressful. I now try to step out when it gets to much. I'm getting better at minimising it.
And hey @MsAnxious, there's no such thing as a silly feeling in a cancer diagnosis. All the feelings are perfectly valid! It gets better, I promise. K xox
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324540.php
However it has been studied in mice, not humans!
It's broadly advisable as an overall life health strategy to avoid stress where possible of course! My life is regularly highly stressful. I now try to step out when it gets to much. I'm getting better at minimising it.
And hey @MsAnxious, there's no such thing as a silly feeling in a cancer diagnosis. All the feelings are perfectly valid! It gets better, I promise. K xox