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Cancer scans can bring overwhelming anxiety — even years after treatment ends. Many survivors experience intense fear before, during, and after scans, a feeling commonly known as “scanxiety.”

In this episode of Besties with Breasties, Sarah and Beth talk honestly about scan anxiety, why it happens, and how it shows up for survivors in different ways. They discuss the emotional toll of returning to hospitals, waiting for results, navigating patient portals, and deciding whether routine scans actually provide peace of mind or increase stress.

This conversation offers validation, perspective, and practical coping strategies for anyone who feels overwhelmed by cancer scans or follow-up appointments.

In This Episode, We Discuss:
-What scan anxiety (scanxiety) really is
-Why scans and follow-up appointments trigger PTSD responses
-The emotional impact of waiting for results
-How patient portals can increase anxiety
-Whether routine scans provide reassurance or added stress
-Ways to cope with scan anxiety before, during, and after appointments
-How to prioritize mental health as part of survivorship

About Besties with Breasties & Faith Through Fire
Faith Through Fire is a 501c3 Non-Profit. Our mission is to reduce the fear and anxiety that breast cancer patients feel and replace it with hope and a path toward thriving. We do this through peer mentorship, which can be implemented nationwide. We host educational supports in-person and virtually to help overcome the trauma of breast cancer.

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