My Dad dies of cancer and I constantly worry I have cancer now

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My Dad died of cancer earlier this year. His liver was affected and the cancer eventually grew until it killed him. It was a very painful way for him to die and I feel so bad for him.

Now I worry that I've got cancer or will get it. It's always on my mind.

It's somewhat irrational but I can't stop the thoughts.

I was like this after I lost a family member to cancer 3 years ago. Am still hyper aware and it is always my first thought. I had period pains the other day and had talked myself into believing I had ovarian cancer.

It is a form of health anxiety, and a referral from your GP may help (Though I have found the depression and anxiety service a bit rubbish others have had better experiences).

I have no wise words but wanted to tell you that I could have written your op. I have convinced myself that I have overian cancer. Gp referred me to have a scan even though he knew I hadn't got it. He new both my parents history so understood my fear

It's a form of health anxiety. Your GP might be able to help? My mum died, of cancer just over a year ago. I spend hours googling every symptom, real or not, that I ever get all all lead to cancer. It's shit and I wish I had the guts to tackle it.