I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer at 37 — here are the signs I noticed

“I could not feel any lumps at all, and I think that’s quite important to note, because I had no symptoms, really except for that tenderness"

Klara McDonnell, who was treated for breast cancer, says: "In many ways it's a relief when you get a treatment plan. You know then there’s a plan." Picture: Moya Nolan

Klara McDonnell was just 37 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. With no history of cancer in her direct family, the diagnosis came as a complete shock to the Carlow singer and songwriter.

“I was somebody who drank very rarely at that stage. I was a non-smoker. A vegan. I worked out quite a lot. But I never really did check my breasts. I was very ignorant about things like that. Then one day I was in the shower and I noticed the breast tissue on my left side felt a little bit more tender and was slightly swollen.”