Hi there Kirst6 and thanks for the post

I am sorry to hear you have a borderline cyst and can appreciate the worry this is causing you.

Whilst borderline cysts aren't usually cancer surgery is often required to remove these just to be on the safe side.

Borderline cysts as you say can feel very vague as they aren't considered benign (non cancerous) or cancer, which can be confusing to understand.

At your appointment with your consultant they will talk through what this means for you and what needs to happen next. Sometimes there is the option to continue to monitor and keep a close eye on the cyst for further change but many people ( both the individual and the specialist doctor) will prefer to have the cyst removed to be sure.

It is only the total removal of the cyst that can confirm what it is exactly made up of. However if at that point cancer cells were found within the cyst these are likely to be early stage and because the cyst will have been removed the outcome is usually a positive one.

Try not to let things overwhelm you and sit tight now until your appointment where you will hopefully know more and the next steps needed.

Do get back in touch if needed or give us a call on 0808 800 4040, we're here week days 9-5.

Best wishes

Naomi