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Hi there, and gosh that is a lot to process.  First up, you don't have a diagnosis, so hang on to that thought.  Many people have been on the breast cancer referral and it was only a cyst so try not to panic until you know.

I found keeping busy really helped me, just to take my mind off things, so maybe that helps, but the waiting is incredibly difficult, I know this.

You don't mention how old your daughter is, but MacMillan have some great info on talking to young people, here's a link in case you find it useful. Info Booklet

Finally, MacMillan offer a phone line where you can chat to their lovely team about your worries and concerns and they can provide advice, support or simply a listening ear.  You can call them on 0800 808 0000 from 8am to 8pm daily.

I hope this is of some help and reassurance, but don't hesitate to come back on here and chat, that's what we're here for.  Best wishes 

Thank you for your reply. I am clinging onto that with both hands and that they have been found . My daughter is 21 so understands whats going on my 15 year old doesnt as it GCSE time and there's no need to say anything as I dont know anything at this point. 

Trying to keep busy..im normally so positive and dont get worried easily so this has just crept up on me. Thank you for the number I will give them a call and look up the info you have attached.  Best wishes to your way. 

Hi Dawn21 

That’s such a lot to deal with all at once. Would echo the advice to keep busy and try not to jump to any conclusions at this stage. 
I’m an example of referrals that turned out to be benign (pre my cancer diagnosis at 59). So from age 21: ‘nodular breasts’, whatever they are; duct ectasia (not sure about that term either but I think that’s what they said - back in the days when you didn’t get a letter confirming anything); fibroadenoma; and then cysts. The fibroadenoma, in my late 40s, was initially thought to be ‘very suspicious’ and was removed, but thankfully turned out to be benign. The cysts, in my early 50s, were clear to see on an ultrasound and needed no intervention.

I’ve also had several ops for uterine polyps which had to be removed and investigated but also turned out to be benign. Just as well I rather like an anaesthetic! 

Finally, at 59, my breast lump (which I found) was apparently very obviously malignant on the mammogram and ultrasound imaging, and the biopsies confirmed this. I had surgery, Radiotherapy and hormone therapy. 

I’m now over 7 years since that diagnosis and so far so good. 

Wishing you well, this is a horrible limbo period and the waiting is tortuous. Somehow you will get to these important dates and know more. Keep posting here and let us know how it all goes. Will be thinking of you on Monday. Love and hugs, HFxx