Terrified of cancer from hospital scans

Hello, I've just joined as I seriously need some help and support. I recently had a CTPA scan to check for  blood clot. At the time I thought nothing of it and was pleased the scan came back clear. A few weeks ago someone made a throw away comment about the high radiation dose from a CTPA. Since then I've obsessively googled and have convinced myself the radiaton will cause breast/lung cancer in years to come. It's got so bad I've literally not eaten for four days-apart from odd slice of toast. Gp put me on anxiety meds as I'm falling apart with worry. Please help me. I have two young daughters and I've convinced myself I'm going to leave them 

  • No one would carry out these scans every day if this was going to happen.  It's so sad that having got the all clear you've now latched onto another worry.  Health anxiety is not helped by googling so keep away from it, even the trained staff on this forum will tell you it's all geared to making you think the worst.  Be happy that you're fine and enjoy your children before you're as old as me and run out of energy!!  Carol x

  • Hello, thank you for replying. 
    I know everything you're saying is correct but I've entered in this terrible cycle of the worry consuming me. I've even enquired about having a full mastectomy to reduce the risk. I know all this sounds off the scale but I'm in a very bad state. I really hope the meds will calm me down. 

  • I think you need to call your GP again as this sounds very serious.  Or call a nurse on this forum or the samaritans who can help you with proper advice.  Please post again if you get help. Xx