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What is 'scanxiety'? What to know about the dread of medical testing

Some people will begin ruminating on anxious thoughts long before a scan at the hospital, causing them to fixate on the worst possible outcomes. Doctors are calling this…

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Published: June 3, 2026 20:33:05 IST

Some people will begin ruminating on anxious thoughts long before a scan at the hospital, causing them to fixate on the worst possible outcomes. Doctors are calling this 'scanxiety'. Can it be treated

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Published by Editorial Webdesk
Published: June 3, 2026 20:33:05 IST

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