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Into the Unknown: Overcoming Uncertainty
Have you ever felt like you were being consumed by the uncertainty of life? It could be a cancer diagnosis, dealing with a global pandemic, or any other thing that causes you anxiety in your life. Well we have! This week, Mary and Alex discuss the uncertainties of a cancer diagnosis and what we can do to fight the anxiety that comes along with it.
Episode Highlights
· Receiving test results [1:41]
· At the mercy of scheduling and insurance [4:13]
· Becoming your own advocate [7:10]
· Another example of imposter syndrome [8:35]
· Waiting for test results [10:01]
· Cancer is always uncertain [11:17]
· Easing the uncertainty [14:55]
· We are not in control [15:42]
· Educate yourself to ease your mind [16:29]
· Find comfort that works for you [17:10]
· Uncertainty makes us anxious [18:27]
· Cancer.net resources [19:30]
· We have international listeners! Leave us a review and tell us where you're from [21:40]
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Summary Keywords
gynecologic cancers, diagnosis, women, gynecology, health, womb stories, endometrial cancer, test results, uncertainty, ovarian cancer
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