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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Anything I can say to reassure her? I understand health anxiety and have suffered from it. She's been dreading the colonoscopy, finally made the appointment, I was all set to bring her...and she texted saying she was too scared of the results to do it. She is not having any symptoms; she is going because she's 45. Any reassuring stats or links I can share with her? My understanding is cancer is rarely found if you are asymptomatic. But the headlines of "rising cancer" have paralyzed her. Thanks![/quote] Completely understand. I kept delaying my recent colonoscopy for the same reason (although I gave advanced notice) and almost did not reschedule. My fear stemmed from a colonoscopy in 2017 (when I was 46) where polyps were found. I finally went through with the second one and came through with flying colors. I have to admit anxiety over the results is a real thing, however, when you get a "clear" report it is worth it for the peace of mind. [/quote]
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