I have some thickening on the top of my areola: I’ve been referred to my local breast clinic

I am a 55 year old woman. I have some thickening on the top of my areola leading to a lump under/beside my nipple. Has anyone had anything similar? I’ve been referred to my local breast clinic by my doctor - but it’s a 5-6 week waiting list. My mum passed away in November with secondary breast cancer, so my anxiety is through the roof