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When fear of medical intervention delays necessary care

I found a lump and I've been checking it obsessively for two weeks instead of calling my doctor because I'm scared of what the appointment will set in motion.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The desire to preserve the illusion of normalcy can prevent us from addressing potentially serious health concerns.

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