I just went through an 8- day wait for a biopsy result (endometrial cancer was removed via surgery in February this year). I had the same reaction, crying, thinking the worst, unable to function on several days. I think it's natural to be knocked for a loop in such circumstances. Maybe your reaction seems extreme; maybe it was a little overboard but then again maybe not. Cancer scares the heck out of most people. I would give yourself a break.

I'm not sure I have any advice on how to react differently in the future, knowing that I'll go through the same anguish at my next checkup if they find another polyp. I just tried to hope for the best but prepare for the worst.