My health anxiety has convinced me I have lung cancer
DEAR DEIDRE: I GOOGLED my symptoms and now I’m convinced I’ve got lung cancer.
I’m a 38-year-old man and worry constantly about my health – and my wife’s.
Recently, I’ve been having chest and back pain and a fuzzy feeling in my head.
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I know this could just be anxiety or stress. But what if it’s more serious?
I don’t smoke, but non-smokers can get lung cancer, too.
When I’m busy at work, the symptoms go away.
As soon as things are quiet and I have time to think, they start up again.
It’s impossible to get an appointment at my doctor’s surgery. I feel sick with worry.
DEIDRE SAYS: Although it is tempting to use Dr Google, internet research can raise unfounded health concerns so is best avoided.
Do keep trying to get a doctor’s appointment, for your peace of mind.