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Endometrial Biopsy: I’m terrified, what can I expect?
Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Dec 29, 2024 | Replies (21)Comment receiving replies
Hello there,
I still find it hard to concentrate with this biopsy hanging over my head. It's not until Jan 20 and I keep trying to push it out of my mind. Guess I'm still in shock and I'm trying not let my mind run away and live in the present moment. My CT scan and Ultrasound showed nothing, except the ultrasound showed a thickness of 6. I was actually happy because my last one 6 months ago was a 7. I have no visible bleeding at all. I was sure my doctor was going to say, "Let's test again in 6 more months.' Anyhow, it set me off on a path of worrying, but I'm trying to not let it get to me. I am grateful that he's checking but scared. Thanks for listening.
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@suesam I understand the anxiety associated with that biopsy. I have been in similar situations with tests looming in the distance. I'm going to suggest what I do. It doesn't remove the worries that accompany anxiety but it can be calming in the moment.
1. I remind myself that my worries are normal under the circumstances. Do I like anxiety? No, not all. Can I accept the anxiety? Yes, that's what I tell myself. My anxiety is present for a reason. It got my attention and so now it's time to let it go at least momentarily until it arises again - and it does. The more I do this skill of reminding myself that my anxiety is normal under the circumstances the more "normal" I feel.
2. I write my worries into a notebook to "get them out there". I figure out which of these worries are rational under the circumstances and which might be irrational (catastrophic thinking). An example would be writing a worry that the biopsy will show I have cancer. That's the worst case scenario and is an example of catastrophic thinking. I can't possibly know that. What I can know is that the endometrial biopsy may show nothing or it may show something. What are the reasonable possibilities?
3. I write what I am grateful for. In this case it could be that I am grateful I have a doctor who is taking me seriously and is following up. I am grateful that I have the resources (insurance) to see a doctor for this test.
Do any of the suggestions I have made speak to you?
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Hi there, I am the same. Scheduled for a biopsy Jan.23. Sounds like you are in good hands with your doctor.