From my perspective, once I was diagnosed, it was a relief. The fear occurred BEFORE the scan when I didn't know what was happening. I had told my doctor that I knew my symptoms sounded weird and I asked him to tell me if it's all in my head or if I should just go home and get used to feeling the effects of getting old. Once I knew that there was a reason behind the odd symptoms, it was obvious a plan could be established with how to move forward. I was diagnosed once in 2008, with ovarian cancer, and once in 2017, with endometrial endometrioid adenocarcinoma. From the time it was caught in both occurrences, I began a gratefulness journey that I was in good hands and had wonderful support from all directions. The episode in 2017 came about 6 months after the end of my 33 year marriage, so some of the symptoms had me suspect of only being stressed. The tribe of family and BFFs that had supported the journey through divorce transitioned into the most wonderful support system. I didn't need a lot of physical or care support, but it was nice when they would simply walk in the house, help themselves to wine and just "be there" while I recovered. Some people try to be too brave and not ask people to simply sit with them while they try to sort out in their mind what's happening to their body. Don't be afraid to ASK someone to just come over and watch a movie or explore an array of snacks while you do something "normal" together. It does so much to divert from worry or pain when someone else is in the room and you feel acknowledged; particularly when you are isolated at home during recovery. Don't let yourself be anxiety-ridden or frantically think of what-ifs. Give that to the universe or God or whatever you may believe in and let that entity carry the load so you can stay in-the-moment to heal. Wishing you all the best!