Fear of Cancer

2026-10-20 15:48:04
Every symptomps am having , my mind is trying to relate with cancer symptoms, please help, 4 months I did Chest Xray, CT KUB, USG , everything is normal, please help me.Currently am having fear of lung cancer, I have left smoking 11 months back, doing regular exercise with a healthy diet.
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Answered2026-11-13 05:03:01

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Hello, Since your diagnostic reports (Chest X-ray, CT KUB, USG) are completely normal and you quit smoking 11 months ago, your ongoing worry stems from health anxiety rather than any physical disease. Homoeopathy helps calm the nervous system and relieves persistent fear naturally! Quick Lifestyle Tips: Avoid searching for symptoms online, practice deep breathing or meditation when anxious thoughts arise, and trust your clear medical reports.
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Answered2026-11-06 06:15:56

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Hi Practo user Don't worry For detailed consultation and queries you can easily take an online consultation Or click on the calling option over my profile on Practo

Answered2026-11-04 08:23:31

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Try to stay calm, take long walks and do meditation if that won’t help can take a consultation will help you further

Answered2026-11-04 04:53:43

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This looks like health anxiety, you are not alone. It is common to link every symptom to cancer after quitting smoking. Good that your Chest X-ray, CT KUB and USG were normal and you quit smoking 11 months ago - that is the best step for your lung health. Your risk reduces over time after quitting. What may help: 1. Avoid repeatedly Googling symptoms, it increases fear 2. Stay with one family doctor for follow-up instead of multiple tests 3. Discuss this persistent fear with your doctor. If it is affecting your daily life, sleep or work, counselling support can be very helpful
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Please see a doctor promptly if you develop red flag symptoms like coughing blood, unexplained rapid weight loss, persistent fever or worsening breathlessness. If anxiety is frequent, consider speaking to a mental health professional. You are doing well with exercise and healthy diet, keep it up.

Answered2026-11-04 02:26:50

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We can do investigations and find out the cause and treat accordingly There are very good medicines to get rid of all your symptoms Take consultation

Answered2026-11-03 07:22:11

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Take homeopathy treatment

Answered2026-10-30 18:23:26

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You can consult me online.

Answered2026-10-30 10:43:54

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This is nosophobia ( intense , persistent fear of having  life threating diseases)  Homoeopathy will help to reduce it , will need more details. Kindly consult through practo .

Answered2026-10-29 12:48:16

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Don't worry sir kindly consult online. Your fear comes from past indulgences. It can be treated well with homeopathy

Answered2026-10-29 09:41:10

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Your stress is treatable. Need more mind details.
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Answered2026-10-29 06:58:50

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Answered2026-10-28 13:19:39

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Hello Do not take stress take an online consult for personalized consult and for your counseling  Contact online through practo app for proper management Thanks

Answered2026-10-28 07:26:53

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Need to talk. Contact online or at clinic

Answered2026-10-28 01:56:38

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Hi.. don't worry. Take a homeopathic treatment for this fear. You'll be fine soon. Needs your complete details. Kindly consult me on nine zero seven nine double zero four zero nine four for proper evaluation and management

Answered2026-10-27 13:25:12

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Hai, Its psychological issue.... Its one of the common phobia. For your complaint, need a detailed case taking, open talk and homoeopathic medicines.
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Answered2026-10-27 02:05:07

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With a proper homoeopathic treatment you can have peaceful mind and get rid of this fear.

Answered2026-10-27 01:56:07

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Don't take too much stress

Answered2026-10-26 12:42:05

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Hello, Dr.Dr. Palle Sujana Homoeopathic Physician I understand how distressing it can be to worry about cancer whenever you notice a new symptom, even after undergoing investigations. Your normal reports are reassuring for the conditions assessed, but persistent health-related fear also deserves attention. A detailed review can help determine whether further medical evaluation is necessary and whether anxiety may be contributing to your distress. Please share how often these worries occur and whether they affect your sleep or daily activities. I provide individualized homoeopathic consultations with a detailed case history. when health anxiety is affecting daily life. Please do contact me for online consultation I will help you to get out of anxiety issues

Answered2026-10-26 07:25:44

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Hello Practo User, use homoeopathic medications for your problem  to get Instant and effective results.Its Curable, no need to worry about. Homoeopathic medicines plays Excellent role to treat Such problems in a hollistic way without any side effect.I suggest you to message me your complete history in private chat with all reports & details & Consult Online through Practo. I will guide you for holistic & effective Results with homoeopathy ! Take care !! Best Regards:)

Answered2026-10-26 05:45:59

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Answered2026-10-26 04:47:53

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You didn't mention any symptoms, please mention your symptoms and will tell you if you have lung cancer or not.

Answered2026-10-26 03:34:44

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I understand that you are worried, especially when you notice different symptoms and your mind starts relating them to cancer. However, having symptoms does not automatically mean that you have cancer. You have already undergone Chest X-ray, CT KUB and USG, which were reported as normal, and you have also stopped smoking for the past 11 months—which is a very positive step for your health. Persistent health-related fear can itself make you more alert to normal bodily sensations and can make symptoms feel more concerning. At the same time, your current symptoms should be assessed individually rather than assuming they are due to cancer. Please consult a doctor with your previous reports and provide details of all your current symptoms, their duration and any changes since your investigations. We can then assess your concerns systematically and guide you regarding whether any further evaluation is actually needed. Regards, Dr. Jyothi Kadkol, Health Global Homeopathy, Vijaynagar and whitefield Bangalore www..healthglobalclinics.com

Answered2026-10-25 12:18:01

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Answered2026-10-25 07:32:21

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Answered2026-10-25 06:35:20

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Please don't overthink or you can consult to homeopathy for best results

Answered2026-10-25 02:55:33

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Hello, thank you for writing in, and for being so open about this. What you're describing is much more common than people realise, and it's very real for the person living it. Please know you're not "overthinking for no reason". Your mind is trying to protect you, and it can be helped. You've done a lot of the right things. A normal chest X-ray, CT KUB and ultrasound, along with quitting smoking 11 months ago, regular exercise and a healthy diet, are all strongly in your favour. Your body also keeps recovering from smoking for years after you stop, and each smoke-free month lowers your risk. When the mind keeps linking every small sensation to cancer despite normal reports, it is usually health anxiety. The more we watch and search for symptoms, the more noticeable normal body sensations become, and that feeds the fear. The reassurance fades quickly, so you end up checking again, which is why it feels endless.
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A video consult would let me understand which symptoms trigger the fear, when it's strongest, and how your sleep, stress and routine are affecting it, and then plan a calming, whole-person approach. I'd also gently suggest talking to a counsellor or psychologist, since structured support for health anxiety works very well, and many people feel a real shift within a few weeks. I'd avoid repeating scans or tests just for reassurance, unless a doctor sees a clear reason. If you notice a cough lasting more than 3 weeks, coughing up blood, unexplained weight loss, or breathlessness that is new or worsening, do get it checked, and I'm happy to guide you on that too.
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- Limit symptom searches on the internet and social media, which often fuel the fear - When a worry arises, write it down and set a "worry time" of 10 minutes later in the day, so it doesn't run the whole day - Try slow breathing: in for 4 counts, out for 6, for 5 minutes, a few times a day - Keep a fixed sleep schedule, and limit caffeine, which can mimic anxiety symptoms like a racing heart - Keep up your exercise, and add yoga, walking outdoors or meditation - Spend time with people you trust, and share how you're feeling instead of keeping it inside - Notice and celebrate your progress, such as 11 months smoke-free If you're worried, do book a consult and we can look at it together. Take care.

Answered2026-10-24 15:58:16

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Answered2026-10-24 12:51:32

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A/c to your query - You are experiencing Health Anxiety (or Carcinophobia), a condition where there is an overwhelming fear of perceiving even normal bodily symptoms as a serious illness like cancer. The main cause of this can be mental stress, excessive concern about health, and a fear stemming from past habits (such as quitting smoking 11 months ago), even though all their medical tests (X-Ray, CT Scan, USG) have come back completely normal."
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1. Recognize your triggers, and whenever thoughts of cancer or a serious illness come to mind, remind yourself that your reports (X-Ray, CT Scan, USG) are completely normal. 2. Completely avoid repeatedly googling illnesses and their symptoms on the internet or social media, as this increases anxiety even more. 3. To reduce stress, regularly practice deep breathing exercises, yoga, and meditation, and have open conversations with your doctor or counselor.

Answered2026-10-24 10:44:03

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You have developed a phobia. Homoeopathic treatment can help. Consult online. WA: Nine four zero nine three seven two six zero zero

Answered2026-10-24 10:14:11

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You have started working on your health in a positive way like quitting the smoking and doing the regular exercise. And despite that everything is normal so there’s nothing to worry about. What you describe is Health Anxiety. I take the counselling sections too. You will see the difference within 2 weeks.
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Avoid frequent internet searches regarding symptoms and diseases.

Answered2026-10-24 09:16:42

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Yes Homeopathy will help with proper consultation
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kindly consult online or homeopath near you

Answered2026-10-24 08:56:30

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First of all, congratulations on quitting smoking 11 months ago. Making that choice is one of the most powerful and positive steps you can take for your health and longevity. It is actually very common for individuals who have successfully quit smoking to experience a delayed wave of health anxiety or a persistent fear of lung cancer. When your clinical test findings are completely normal, this fear is a manifestation of health anxiety rather than an active physical disease. Chronic worry can cause real, physical symptoms—like chest tightness, shallow breathing, or a persistent awareness of your lungs—which can mistakenly be misinterpreted as signs of illness, creating a distressing feedback loop.
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Homeopathy is a holistic system of medicine, meaning it treats the individual as a whole rather than focusing solely on physical pathology. Because practitioners look at the connection between the mind and the body, homeopathy offers remedies specifically selected to soothe deep-seated fears and health-related anxiety. Kindly consult online or homeopath near you.

Answered2026-10-24 08:43:11

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Answered2026-10-24 07:45:49

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Answered2026-10-24 07:33:21

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Hello there, health related anxiety can be exhausting, I can completely understand what a person goes through while dealing with health related anxiety. I would be happy to help you with your symptoms. Homeopathy is a great option for such conditions.
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Please consult for a detailed evaluation of your complaints.

Answered2026-11-02 19:42:59

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You are developing hypochondriac disorder which falls under OCD.You just need a 3  months of proper homeopathic treatment.35 age with all the above reports normal means definitely you have no chance of cancer but due to this constant mental fear and worry you are at risk of developing stress related diseases. I would advise you to consult online or contact me at Dr Atiya's Heal Health Homeopathy MPM Mall Abids Hyderabad.

Answered2026-10-27 07:16:22

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