Cancer: 'It's not something you expect to hear in your 20s' 

At a time when she felt her healthiest and happiest, Rachael-Ann McCarney noticed a lump in her breast. She told herself it was nothing but it turned out to be cancer 

Rachael-Ann McCarney says it’s essential to take swift action if you notice any changes in your breasts. Picture: Moya Nolan

When Rachael-Ann McCarney discovered a lump in her breast in August 2020, she never imagined it could be cancer.

“Initially, I thought it was nothing to worry about,” she says.