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8 Tips to Cope with Scanxiety by a Cancer Survivor

Scanxiety is the anxiety surrounding medical tests and scans. There are practical some tips to help you cope scanxiety.
30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Cost $0

Equipment

  • items to help you relax
  • medication

Ingredients

  • Relaxation tools

Instructions

  • Go to your Happy Place: literally or figuratively
  • Learn: Knowing is half the battle
  • Exercise
  • Relax
  • Accept
  • Be Prepared
  • Help Others
  • Medicate