Have encountered a new word in the last few weeks (a celeb interview) of "Scanxiety"...the sense of apprehension you get on the run up to an appointment, primarily for MRIs but I think it holds for any appointment really.
I have found it weirdly gives a certain easing of the sensations to have a "name" to give it.
HTH
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