am i thinking too much into this

[bluedaisy922]

i found a lump a few months ago, my obgyn agreed and sent me for a mammogram and ultrasound.  both came back negative but i was told there was "an issue of concern" and had to go for another clinical exam.  they are now referring me to a specialist is breast surgery.  the question is i found this lump a while ago it does not hurt it has not changed in size or went away at all.  i also have since about the same time had some itchy excema-like patches on my left nipple.  and the other day i noticed that the left nipple was turning white.  it was not like this before.  is this something i am overexagerating with or do i have reason to be concerned.

[bluedaisy922]

thanks it makes me feel good to know that i'm not going totally crazy or over-exaggerating.  after i posted the info the other day i went online and found a site that explained the itchy nipple.  It said that it could be pagents disease but im not stressing over it until i see my doctor but i didn't know that there was so many cancers of the breast i thought that it was just breast cancer.  well anyway thank you for your help it means alot to me.  

[japdip]

I don't think you're over-thnking this ... I would certainly want to know what the lump is all about as well as the other concerns about the nipple area. I don't think the time lapse would make much difference in the eventual outcome and the lump could certainly be a benign breast tumor or even a cyst. By all means proceed witht he recommendations and I'm sure the Breast Specialist will be able to answer your concerns.   Regards .....