My mum suffers the same problem every time she has to go in for a biopsy. It's normal. She gets very irritable leading up to tests.   I try and encourage her to keep facing her fears, go to all the appointments, no matter how hard they may be. Because you can only fix a problem if you know it's there. There's nothing you can do about it if you're not aware of the problem. And I agree with the comment above. It's the uncertainty which causes the worry.    Bravery is not the absence of fear, but the ability to continue moving forward despite your fears. ... View more