Hi All,

I should probably say that I'm 19 years old and from the UK

I've recently embarked on a 4 week trip around Europe, but a few weeks ago I noticed a lump in my breast. Not a lump as such, only that my left rib cage has a breast level rib that sticks out more than on the other side, at least that is how it feels. I had been very busy and had tried to convince myself that as I am so young, this was not worth panicking and rushing to the doctors with (I've spent the whole year in and out for one thing or another and am trying to live my life normally now).

However, now I am away, there is no chance that I could go even if I wanted to, and I have suddenly become very anxious that I have left it longer than I should have and been a bit irresponsible by not going to get it checked straight away.

That said, I need to find a way to make it through my holiday without losing my mind. Any advice on coping with this would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Sarah

P.s. I've definitely learned my lesson, I won't go on holiday without booking an appointment again!