I had cancer on my appendix. Was really odd that my doctor even found it during a completely separate procedure. He just took one last look before closing me up and thought it look bigger and redder than it should be so he took it out.
Technically, my cancer was gone before I was even told I had it. But that set off another major surgery to see if it had spread to lymph nodes and to remove several inches of intestines that may have spread to (which it thankfully did not), lots of MRI's, CT scans, blood work, doctor visits. Lots of worry, worry and more worry. Countless tears, sleepless nights, knots in stomach, fear, etc.
My problem was gone from my body before it ever became a huge problem in my mind. I thought I was a goner. I'm such a scaredy cat. Perception is indeed a big issue for some, lol. Me especially.