Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed, are currently undergoing treatment, are a caregiver, or are navigating life after breast cancer, you don’t have to face the journey alone.
National Breast Cancer Foundation has curated this collection of free eBooks, guides, and educational resources to provide trusted information, practical support, and encouragement every step of the way. From understanding your diagnosis and treatment options to managing side effects, caring for your emotional well-being, and thriving in survivorship, these resources are designed to help you feel informed, empowered, and supported.
Browse our resource library below and download any resources that meet your needs—all completely free.
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For breast cancer patients and caregivers
Just Diagnosed with Breast Cancer… Now What?
Created with newly diagnosed patients in mind, this free eBook offers foundational educational information about your diagnosis, as well as hope to empower you on your journey.
Inside this free resource, you’ll find information about common cancer terms, your treatment team, treatment options, emotional well-being, and practical guidance for caregivers and loved ones.
Glossary of Common Breast Cancer Terms
A breast cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming. Suddenly, you’re faced with unfamiliar medical terms, new concepts, and a whole new vocabulary that can make an already difficult time feel even more confusing.
This quick-reference glossary describes more than 60 breast cancer terms in easy-to-understand ways to help alleviate stress and fear of the unknown.
Breast Cancer Surgery: What You Need to Know
Surgery is the most common treatment for breast cancer. Learn about the different types of breast cancer surgeries, reconstruction, and support for healing.
Chemo Messages
Starting chemotherapy can be emotional and scary. Receive weekly messages of care, support, and hope straight to your inbox during your chemo journey.
Cancer Caregiver Guide
Caregiving is a labor of love. This free guide gives you the information you need to get organized as a caregiver, defines the roles of a caregiver, and offers tips for caregiver self-care.
For breast cancer survivors
Life After Breast Cancer: A Survivor’s Guide
What happens next? This free guide answers that question for breast cancer survivors who have completed active treatment. Hear from real survivors on how to function in your “new normal.”
From details on hormonal therapy and managing side effects to ways to reduce the risk of recurrence, this guide provides trusted information to help you confidently navigate life after treatment.
What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer Recurrence
The idea that breast cancer can come back can be daunting. In this free eBook, breast cancer expert Lillie Shockney discusses what recurrence is, signs to watch for, and how to cope with the fear of recurrence.
Most Asked Questions About Breast Cancer Recurrence
After the success of our first recurrence eBook, Lillie Shockney is back to answer your most asked questions about breast cancer recurrence, from recurrence risk to hormonal therapy and more.
Emotional support
Emotional Support Workbook
Breast cancer and survivorship come with unique challenges. This free workbook can help you process the unique emotions that come with a diagnosis.
Written in collaboration with a mental health advocate and breast cancer survivor, you’ll learn how to turn negative emotions into tools to move toward emotional health.
Caring for Your Mind: A Guide to Mental Health & Stress Management
Mental health is an essential part of overall well-being. This free guide can help you better understand mental health, the effects of stress, and ways to practice healthy coping skills.
10 Prompts to Mindfulness Workbook
For patients, survivors, and anyone looking to strengthen their mind-body connection, this free workbook can help you center your thoughts and return to contentment.
Nutritional support
Nutrition Care for Breast Cancer Patients
Nutrition is an important part of breast cancer treatment. This free eBook, written by a registered dietitian, can help you create a healthy, sustainable diet during and after treatment.
Healthy Recipes for Cancer Patients
From a registered dietitian, this free cookbook offers food safety tips and 10 easy and nutritious recipes to help fuel your recovery, boost your energy levels, and optimize your health.
Free Digital Cookbooks
Browse all of NBCF’s cookbooks that focus on making it easier to prepare (and enjoy!) healthy meals. Plus, each cookbook is dietitian-approved.
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NBCF is here to support you every step of your breast cancer journey. Our blog, The Hope Nook, features inspiring stories from patients and survivors, along with trusted information to help you better understand breast cancer and survivorship. We also offer a variety of free mental health resources to help you care for your emotional well-being throughout treatment and beyond.