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I was diagnosed with diffuse large cell B non hodgkins lymphoma in 2023 stage 3 or 4 couldnt tell. I am almost 2 1/2 years in remission.  I has chop chemo 6 treatments. I am still anxious about it returning. It's like I have ptsd.. anyone else experience this?

Is it normal to have PTSD and anxiety about cancer returning after remission?

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What you're experiencing is incredibly common among cancer survivors. Many people find that the anxiety about recurrence can feel overwhelming, even years into remission, and it's completely understandable given what you've been through. These feelings are so widespread that there's actually a term for it - "scanxiety" - and many survivors develop coping strategies through support groups, counseling, or connecting with others who truly get it.

Is it normal to have PTSD and anxiety about cancer returning after remission?

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