Dear Claire, our minds go into a whirlwind of worry about everything . Take a deep breath and settle your mind.  When cancer is diagnosed the NHS comes along and does its job.  There are guidelines they have to follow and adhere to, so everything should be sorted for the next step.  You can go with her, when the final results come through and an appointment will be made to see a consultant and get the results.  A Mcmillan nurse will sit in with Mum, then she will go through what will happen, again you can be with her.  If she gives permission for you to contact them you can call them with questions about Mum.  Know one wants to admit they have cancer, my husband refused to accept the diagnosis until it was shown to him on the scan.  We've been going through this for nearly two years, so pretty much genned up on procedures!  A little bit of advice, but a Big ask, take each day separately, don't think ahead and lastly do not Google symptoms.  You can help Mum, be patient, be calm and be there for her.  Good luck and hugs your way.  Anymore questions and someone will always reply.  Carol

Thanks Carol. It is difficult to process and it doesn't help that I'm over 200miles away so feel useless that I can't be there to help. I was able to go see her for a few days last week and I was able to help bring her back to her home from hospital as she had been staying there for 6 days. But thank you, it is just the waiting that is frustrating

I know, it's hard and both our daughters are over two hundred miles away too.  Mum's always want to be strong even when they are un well.  Don't run yourself down, use a network of people who can help her.  You'll soon have more information and then you can plan ahead.  All the best, Carol