breast cancer?

my right breast has developed a large cyst, now I have redness,just over the lump my breast skin looks dry,also over the lump, my nipple is tender and my breast appears somewhat swollen, I have seen family doctor, have mamo scheduled for mon, plus an appointment with surgeon on thur, do I have anything to worry about? I am 53 years old, 3 grown children, minor cyst removed in 68. My internist was concerned, but would not give me any real answer.

[CCF-RN,MSN-JS]

Dear Littlepete, Your doctor is appropriately following up on your symptoms.  It is impossible to be sure what a lump is without some further testing, and it's not unusual to seek a surgeon's assistance for drainage of the cyst or a possible biopsy.  This does not mean you have cancer, but they want to be sure that it is not cancer, and the only way they can do that is through further evaluation.