From years spent moderating a cancer forum, we saw many who did not have cancer, but were terrified of the disease. They admitted that they were very anxious and some had been to multiple doctors - most complaining that the doctors would not listen to them. Of course, they could not be satisfied, except with a cancer diagnosis, which would begin the cycle of anxiety again.
The true pandemic: one in five today suffer from some form of
anxiety, amounting to 64 million in the US alone. That anxiety can trigger over 100 physical symptoms of illness with no disease process being present. For those who are affected, the gold standard in therapy is called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and, with a few exceptions, is drug-free. It teaches a re-learning of how we think, so as to generate less stress and achieve more personal peace.
It is consistent with the Catholic/Christian faith and
Dr. Greg Popcak offers therapy to those with anxiety disorders. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can even be done over the phone. I have no connection with either of these links, but referred many to them in case they were seeking assistance.