Hi @laurabernay, I found the early days of diagnoses are the worst, you are tempted to question everything. People can be insensitive sometimes.
When I was first diagnosed the nurse told me there was absolutely nothing I could have done to prevent this happening. Early detection and treatment is what they are aiming for. It was good advice.
I never had children, and was diagnosed in 2023 stage 2 grade 3 hormone positive. Other than hormones being involved, they don't really know what triggers breast cancer (I asked my oncologist) it could be any number of things, so I don't worry about it.
There are plenty of women out there who never had children and never had breast cancer, and there are plenty of women who have children who have breast cancer.
There is lots to good advice, information and podcasts on the BCNA website, and this forum, don't be tempted by Dr Google.
Best wishes for your ongoing journey.
