Am I a hypochondriac for worrying about changes in my breast?

DEAR DEIDRE: I have made an appointment recently for a check up because I was experiencing pain in my breast.

At first I ignored it until I recently saw another change (my nipple started to dip, becoming inverted).

I’m wondering if I should attend this appointment. I am 39 years old but I think my doctor treats me as if I am a hypochondriac. I’m worried the doctor will think this is all in my head.

My dad died last year after being diagnosed with cancer. I have a...