Carcinophobia (Fear of Cancer)

[ChubbyCherub]

Hello all,

Can I ask that you please direct me to some scripture or lead me in prayer re: a debilitating fear I have had my whole life - carcinophobia.

It is a distracting phobia that robs me of my joy in life and distracts me from Christ due to anxiety, worry, fear, rumination etc.

Thank you all for your help, as always, God bless.

 

[Maria Billingsley]

Hello all,

Can I ask that you please direct me to some scripture or lead me in prayer re: a debilitating fear I have had my whole life - carcinophobia.

It is a distracting phobia that robs me of my joy in life and distracts me from Christ due to anxiety, worry, fear, rumination etc.

Thank you all for your help, as always, God bless.

Matthew 6:34
"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble."

 

[Zceptre]

I've dealt with a number of fears and anxieties before. For me, God told me my issue was a trust issue. He told me "Let go and jump, I'll catch you." Maybe this will help you too.

Also, I feel like He wanted me to share this with you. It is a really easy verse to memorize and meditate on / stay focused on that helps me daily. I use it often and it constantly comes to my mind especially when anything tries to phase me or thoughts begin spiraling about any kind of trouble. It reminds me my Father is more powerful than anything, and He is taking care of everything, just like He was with Lord Jesus while He was sleeping on the boat in the storm.

We are Sons and Daughters and He is with you.

Isaiah 26:3
You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.

 

[eleos1954]

Hello all,

Can I ask that you please direct me to some scripture or lead me in prayer re: a debilitating fear I have had my whole life - carcinophobia.

It is a distracting phobia that robs me of my joy in life and distracts me from Christ due to anxiety, worry, fear, rumination etc.

Thank you all for your help, as always, God bless.

10 Powerful Bible Verses to Overcome Fear​

1. “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10)
   This verse contains four powerful promises from God: His presence (“I am with you”), His relationship (“I am your God”), His strength (“I will strengthen you”), and His support (“I will uphold you”). When fear tells you you’re alone, God’s Word reminds you that He is right beside you with everything you need.
2. “…For he has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’ So we can confidently say, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?'” (Hebrews 13:5b-6)
   God’s constant presence gives us unshakable confidence. Notice the progression: God’s promise leads to our confidence, which overcomes our fear. When human opposition or disappointment feels overwhelming, remember that the Creator of the universe is your helper.
3. “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” (2 Timothy 1:7)
   This verse clearly identifies that debilitating fear is not from God. Instead, He equips us with three powerful alternatives: strength for challenges, love for others, and a sound, disciplined mind for wise decisions. When fear creeps in, recognize it as foreign to your true identity in Christ.
4. “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4)
   David, who faced giants, armies, and betrayal, found comfort not in the absence of danger but in the presence of his Shepherd. Note that this verse doesn’t promise we’ll avoid valleys altogether—it promises divine companionship through them. God’s guidance (“rod”) and protection (“staff”) bring comfort in our darkest moments.
5. “Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6)
   Moses spoke these words to Joshua as he prepared to lead Israel into unknown territory. Similarly, God goes before us into our uncertain futures. Courage isn’t the absence of fear but moving forward with God despite it. Whatever transition or challenge you’re facing, you’re not facing it alone.
6. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” (John 14:27)
   Jesus spoke these words to His disciples just before His crucifixion—arguably their greatest moment of fear and uncertainty. He offers a peace that transcends circumstances, a supernatural calm that can exist even in life’s storms. This divine peace is distinctly different from temporary worldly relief.
7. “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” (Psalm 27:1)
   This verse begins with two powerful metaphors: God as light (dispelling darkness and confusion) and salvation (bringing rescue and hope). With God as our ultimate security, human threats and intimidation lose their power over our emotions and decisions.
8. “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.” (Psalm 46:1-3)
   This psalm describes catastrophic scenarios—earthquakes, landslides, and raging floods—yet declares confidence in God’s protection. No matter how chaotic your circumstances, God remains an accessible refuge and source of strength. The phrase “very present” emphasizes His immediate availability in crisis moments.
9. “Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.” (Psalm 55:22)
   The word “cast” suggests a deliberate transfer of weight. Our anxieties and fears don’t have to remain on our shoulders. God not only invites us to give our burdens to Him but promises to sustain us through whatever circumstances we face.
10. “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the LORD, ‘My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'” (Psalm 91:1-2)
    This psalm begins with a powerful image of God as our protective shelter. The word “dwells” suggests continuous residence, not occasional visits. As we consistently live in close relationship with God, we experience His protective presence. This isn’t just theological theory—it’s a promise we can personally claim.

Full article here ...

Standing Firm: Bible Verses to Conquer Fear and Anxiety | Foothills Bible Church

 

[Blade]

Hello all,

Can I ask that you please direct me to some scripture or lead me in prayer re: a debilitating fear I have had my whole life - carcinophobia.

It is a distracting phobia that robs me of my joy in life and distracts me from Christ due to anxiety, worry, fear, rumination etc.

Thank you all for your help, as always, God bless.

Been a while since I posted here praise God. The song playing.. Rescue Story (Zach Williams). Some of us here can truly relate eleos1954 praise GOD posted some wonderful scriptures. What we need to remember is God said it and if God said it "He will do it". Yeah no matter how we feel what we see we walk by faith. You are a new creation old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. We put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. That is how you are.

In those moments I praise Him thank Him for that peace which passes all understanding...I have the joy of the lord and laugh.. the enemy can only lie... So like the song out of my hands into yours.. we cast all every one of our cares for He cares for us. No matter how I feel or what I see.. I stand on His word... resist the enemy he has to flee. Joy does come in the morn

 

[linux.poet]

Preventing cancer is pretty basic:
1. Don’t eat bacon or any meat preserved by nitrates. Beef Jerky is off the menu. Don’t burn your meat and scrape any char off after cooking.
2. Get some aluminum-free baking powder.
3. Ventilation is important, especially in the kitchen area. Try to avoid burning baked goods because the fumes are not good for you. Just don’t burn your food.
4. Doses of turmeric and reservatrol will help prevent cancer. Reservatrol is found in grapes, so eat grapes. Stuffed grape leaves are delicious. Lion’s mane mushroom powder is also a cancer preventative.
5. Actually do your medical tests, like mammograms and colonoscopies.
6. Swapping out baked goods for processed foods may help reduce the amount of carcinogenic chemicals entering your body.

Sometimes, when you’re afraid of something, it’s not altogether irrational. I’ve watched my mom die early from cancer and it is a risk of living here in the U.S.

for God did not give us a spirit of fear but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline.

Therefore, having some self-discipline to reduce your risk of this disease may reduce your risk and thus your fear, telling your brain “I’ve got it covered.” Jesus has already conquered death and the disease that leads to it, but there’s no need to throw this body away prematurely.

But if you’re afraid to eat at restaurants or one snack bar, that’s too much. It’s not that bad. It’s the cumulative effect of years of bad eating that creates runaway cancer, not one odd meal out or 10. If you build good healthy eating habits at home, your body has a store of resistance and resilience that it will build up. You’re going to be okay. I think most desk dwellers underestimate just how tough our bodies actually are. We’re actually pretty hard to kill.

Gracious Heavenly Father and Lord Jesus,
I pray that You would remind ChubbyCherub that You have conquered death and hell, and all disease along with it. Help her to walk in Your strength and to be free from anxieties and worries. Help her to walk in love for others who take her out to eat, and also in self-discipline, that she may manage any disease risk she may have, and walk in the light of Your truth.
In Christ’s Name,
Amen

 

[NBB]

It could be a word directed at you,
see, words people speak to you, like
'you are going to get sick'
'You lack memory'
'Cancer'

if that word enters you, it can happen it doesn't, but if a negative word enters you
it can have all kind of bad effects, including giving rights to the devil to torment.

If you have some communion with the Holy spirit, you could ask him if this is a word, and what word it was.
If the Holy spirit brings an idea of this to you, the rest is easy you just pray for it to go away.

 

[RileyG]

Hello all,

Can I ask that you please direct me to some scripture or lead me in prayer re: a debilitating fear I have had my whole life - carcinophobia.

It is a distracting phobia that robs me of my joy in life and distracts me from Christ due to anxiety, worry, fear, rumination etc.

Thank you all for your help, as always, God bless.

May God fill you with the peace the world cannot give! May he keep you in the palm of his hand!