Hello Ecr84 and thanks for your post,

I am sorry to hear about your daughter. I can understand that this must be a difficult time for you both.

The majority of breast lumps found in teenage girls are benign (not cancerous).

Breast Cancer Now have more information about breast cancer and teenage girls which you both may find helpful to look at.

You may also find it helpful to ring Breast Cancer Now 0808 800 6000. The charity is mostly manned by specialised breast cancer nurses and they may also have tips on helping manage your daughter's anxiety.

It may be helpful to contact the breast care nurses at the hospital where she was seen to let them know that your daughter is finding it difficult to cope.

You have posted in 'ask the nurses' but as there are so few teenagers that are diagnosed with breast cancer it would be difficult to find someone in a similar situation.

As I am not sure what support you have got in place it may also be helpful to get in touch with your daughter's GP to see if you can get an appointment so any concerns can be discussed.

I do hope that some of these links may be useful.

You are welcome to ring and chat any of this through with one of the helpline nurses.

The number to ring is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

All the best,

Catherine

Hello Ecr84 and thanks for your post,

I am sorry to hear about your daughter. I can understand that this must be a difficult time for you both.

The majority of breast lumps found in teenage girls are benign (not cancerous).

Breast Cancer Now have more information about breast cancer and teenage girls which you both may find helpful to look at.

You may also find it helpful to ring Breast Cancer Now 0808 800 6000. The charity is mostly manned by specialised breast cancer nurses and they may also have tips on helping manage your daughter's anxiety.

It may be helpful to contact the breast care nurses at the hospital where she was seen to let them know that your daughter is finding it difficult to cope.

You have posted in 'ask the nurses' but as there are so few teenagers that are diagnosed with breast cancer it would be difficult to find someone in a similar situation.

As I am not sure what support you have got in place it may also be helpful to get in touch with your daughter's GP to see if you can get an appointment so any concerns can be discussed.

I do hope that some of these links may be useful.

You are welcome to ring and chat any of this through with one of the helpline nurses.

The number to ring is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

All the best,

Catherine