Waiting for Cancer Test Results: Tips to Manage Stress

Struggling with anxiety while waiting for cancer test results? In this video, Dr. Jennifer Griggs shares practical strategies to manage the stress and uncertainty of this challenging time. Discover how to stay grounded, and tips to navigate the emotional rollercoaster. Learn how to regain a sense of control and focus on what matters most during this waiting period.

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[woodsonjane]

Stress while waiting for results are hidden and under discussed for many patients. Thank you for addressing it and sharing tips to cope it.

[minivillages]

I think about the worse case scenario also bec I think its like a defense mechanism to prepare myself for shock or unpleasant news. But I'm in general a person that fears failure. Thank you for this video.

[sandrakimungui]

That is nice to help us because now am starting 1st chemotherapy on Sunday.

[lvega]

I'm waiting to have my biopsy in a few days after having an ultrasound on an axillary lymph node and it having the characteristics of malignancy. I'm now having pain pop up everywhere, in all kinds of lymph nodes, breasts, nerve pain everywhere. I wouldn't be surprises if half of it is from being hypervigilant because of the anxiety. This is just the worst thing ever.

[Mariegilbert]

I love these videos and greatly appreciate them. The timing, for me, is (unfortunately) perfect.

[naththomas]

Thank you for your educational and helpful information.

[MicheleMitchell-tnyr]

I love this video!!! Can you mention this when we do the panel discussion? Very Very well done! You are amazing!!!

[stchannel]

I was absolutely terrified the first time I was waiting for the results from my mammogram back in 2015. It was 12/22 and the doctor said to come back for the results on 1/4 the next year. I knew it was cancer coz I had a lump so I was a total wreck.So I partied like crazy at the end of the year coz I couldn’t sleep coz if was turning into a blind panic. I got a second opinion on 12/25 and the doctor who was my gynecologist assured me everything was fine and that I would get thru the treatment.So when 1/4/2016 finally came I was very relaxed and was able to take the diagnosis very calmly coz after all that stress and partying I was actually worn pretty out. I don’t mean to scare anyone. This is what happened to me. The second time around I was nervous but ok coz I knew the cancer had come back and I knew what was coming. But everything was fine and I was able to get thru. Everyone has their own way if dealing with it. Now I think back maybe I should have exercised more to work off that stress and panic. Thank you for addressing this topic Doctor. Nobody really talks about this kind of thing.

[grunge_surf_witch_uk]

I had mamogram, ultrasound with biopsy he told me I have three lumps one looks probably cancers second one maybe thirds have to see… so now I have 8 days to wait done 6 days hardly slept eaten, now stomach is off I’m so distressed they left me knowing and not telling me how bad I’m beside myself!!