Doctors are busy. It is their job, however, to treat you. All of you. Anxiety can raise your white count and make you actually feel sick. Schedule some time for a consultation and write down all your questions in advance.
If your doc can’t spend that time with you ask him or her for a referral to another doctor.
I worked in a busy teaching hospital for 15 years and as a medical social worker I arranged for thousands of these conversations.
The mind-body thing is real. It is normal to feel anxious after getting this diagnosis. Even after a year+ I can still get a little crazy with the “what ifs.” When I feel my calm eroding I pull it back. Time with nature, friends, fun stuff I enjoy, music, exercise…(okay, not enough exercise)…projects at home, community involvement, cooking and when all else fails, talking to a therapist.
Just don’t sit with it and feel miserable.
As time goes on you relax more and it’s easier.
Hugs.
Patty

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