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How to Cope With Scanxiety: 10 Expert Tips While Waiting for Test Results
The article discusses scanxiety, the anxiety experienced while waiting for medical test results, and its impact on physical health. It highlights causes like uncertainty from diagnostic procedures and provides coping strategies. Examples include waiting for mammograms, blood tests for HIV or Lyme disease, and delays in specialist appointments.
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