I am terrified of cancer

88% Normal
10 Comments

I am a admitted hypochondriac, I always see the story play out the worst possible way. I am terrified of getting cancer. Between the Cancer Treatment Centers of America commercials that come on, or the constant stories of how cancer is wrecking lives leaves me uneasy. I have so much empathy and I feel so terrible for anyone who has to go through it, I am just not that strong. Am I nuts or what?

Voting Results
88% Normal
Based on 81 votes (71 yes)
Help us keep this site organized and clean. Thanks!
[ Report Post ]
Comments ( 10 )
  • pandabear094
    13 years ago

    You're be crazy if you weren't scared of cancer I'm sure everyone is... It a sickness that kills people that we have no idea how people get it what's not to be afraid of.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    1
    1
  • [Old Memory]
    14 years ago

    You probably are quite strong. Like you said, you have empathy. I don't think that makes you a hypochondriac.

    I've heard that many health care students go through this too. You're just facing up to what many people wouldn't let themselves think about.

    Just don't dwell on it too much & get all morose - that's a waste of time.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    1
    1
      -
    • Jen118584
      14 years ago

      I'm the same way. I'm in medical school and I'm a total hypochondriac. I have pretty much no family history of cancer whatsoever but I'm always freaking out about it. My friend and I sit in class and go, "Omg....I think I might have that." It's ridiculous. So no, you're not nuts. Or maybe I am too, so either way you're not alone.

      Comment Hidden ( show )
      0
      0
  • philosephorSteve
    10 years ago

    im scared of getting it and i hateee the commercials . they make me feel bad and think about it . then i have to change the channel :p

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
  • catdogman
    10 years ago

    And once u have had cancer I have and you survive you can be as healthy as you can be the fear never goes away but iam not scared of getting it again you just move on with life

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
  • emilydoll
    12 years ago

    Yes

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
  • pinksmarty
    13 years ago

    I'm scared too, some nights I run to my dad crying because I'm scared of cancer. I dont have cancer but i am afraid of it.
    He said he was the same way. But now he's healthy and a strong man. It's totally normal to feel afraid.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
  • dollcandy
    13 years ago

    Just do your best to avoid getting sick- and worrying excessively is the worst thing you can do (stress takes a big toll on all aspects of your health). Wear sunscreen, eat antioxidents, and exercise. Make time to relax and enjoy life while you have it.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
  • stjimmy
    14 years ago

    I am scared shitless of getting cancer. It's something that I never, ever want to go through. It's bad enough knowing that I may have inherited a genetic disease that's impossible to cure. I sympathise with you.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
  • nonononormal
    14 years ago

    Deep inside, I always fear that I may have cancer that I have no knowledge off. A schoolmate of mine died from colon cancer a few years ago, and he only discovered it probably a few days before he died. This incident does play into my fears of cancer, although I try not to think about it too much, as there's not much point fretting over something you're not sure of.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0