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Had a colonoscopy on Saturday and I can’t stop overthinking

unluckyduck13
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I’m only 26 and I had my first colonoscopy as I get really bad bleeding down there to the point there’s clots. (Sorry if TMI). They found multiple polyps and sessile polyps during my colonoscopy. They removed two but I still feel anxious as colon cancer runs in my family. I can’t help but feel anxious of my results even though I know the chances of it being that serious are rare to none. 

Is there any tips and tricks you guys know to help me ease my anxiety about potential results? I’m an overthinker and I can’t help but google things! Is there anything you guys did to ease your nerves while awaiting results?

  • Welcome to our forum unluckyduck13 although I'm sorry for the reason you're joining us.

    Waiting for results is always tough but I hope the tips and advice provided in this article on how to cope with waiting for news will help keep your nerves at bay until they come through.

    Our community know how stressful this time can be so you are not alone and hopefully you will receive some support and advice from our members soon.

    In the meantime, we're thinking of you unluckyduck13 and will have our fingers crossed for good news.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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