So many posts - I can't keep up!
Welcome Sally 
- I agree with everyones advice, I would also add, I didn't have pain with my cancer, and I couldn't feel a lump - just noticed a nipple change. When I was younger (in my thirties) I had a couple of pea like lumps in my other breast - they turned out to be harmless and disappeared on their own.
Now I know that doesn't really help you - but just saying try not to go into panic mode yet The waiting is horrid and scary, you don't need to pull yourself together, just try to take it a day at a time until your appointment. use us all you need to for handholding and support, that is what we're her for (we like to chat about cake as well 
)
Sparkles for your good news - that's brilliant, and must be a relief to you. Don't you dare go away - we've got you in our clutches now, there's no escape
about the SEN guy having written - as Cakes says, he is scribbling a letter as we speak!
Meandmyfour - you have had a really rough time haven't you? - Just one of those major events would throw anyone, and it sounds as if you are doing really well, coping with all the emotions, the treatment and looking after your family on your own sounds incredibly hard work. You can always come here for a rant or a moan when things are getting you down - we all do it (I am queen moan )
Hooray for clear smear Smee that's great. (throws in a nag for MAS). I am slightly sad about the demise of the chameleon costume - I was looking forward to photos , but I appreciate pirates are easier. (My DD was friends at secondary school with a lad who had lost his leg when very young. He always did Long John Silver at fancy dress parties - he also used to take off his prosthesis and put it on his desk, to disconcert new teachers )
Figgy I'm glad the wig has arrived and you are happy and confident with it - the hair jumping ship is a bit weird (mine came off all at once like a big hairy hat 
) but you sound remarkably upbeat about everything, good for you
Cakes I can understand associating fitness with illness. I was playing the piano a lot (having lessons etc.) during my DX period, I've hardly touched the piano since - it's too linked in my head. I also threw away all the clothes I wore to my appointments during DX - I knew I'd never be able to wear them comfortably again. (mad but true)
I glad your mum is continuing to improve MAS, she's done really well considering the seriousness of her fall.
Don't want to make this too long (although that ship's probably already sailed) so will stop now. Lots of love to all - Hope LJ and LGF are feeling OK today.