Episode 34: 5 Steps to Overcoming Scanxiety
SHOW NOTES:
Whether you're newly diagnosed in your cancer journey or several years out from treatment, SCANXIETY is almost universally experienced by our cancer warriors. This it the fear, worry, or anxiety that you experience before an upcoming lab, scan, or upcoming medical appointment. Join us on this episode as we discuss tangible steps to tackling this dreaded SCANXIETY so you can return to the peace and power back to you!
We outline the Neurocycle as taught by neuropsychologist, Dr. Caroline Leaf. We'll discuss her 5 powerful steps and frame this tool as it relates to coping with scanxiety.
Gather Awareness
Reflect
Write
Recheck or Reframe
Active Reach
We know you'll find this approach so helpful and we're excited to have you with us tuning in!
RESOURCES:
Dr. Caroline Leaf’s WEBSITE
Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess by Dr. Caroline Leaf
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