About Breast Cancer > Free Educational Guides
Last updated on Sep 2, 2026
Knowledge can help you feel more informed and prepared—whether you’re taking steps to protect your breast health, navigating a diagnosis, supporting a loved one, or focusing on your well-being. Our free educational guides and eBooks provide clear, practical information you can access anytime.
Explore resources on early detection, breast cancer treatment, survivorship, emotional well-being, nutrition, and healthy living. You’ll also find resources for caregivers, survivors, and anyone looking for practical ways to support their health and well-being. All guides are free to download and share.
Get practical information to help you understand your breast health, recognize potential changes, and make informed decisions about your care. From understanding your personal risk to knowing what to expect from mammograms and other screenings, the guide offers clear, helpful information for women at every stage of life.
Understand which health screenings women may need and when to consider them. From mammograms and cervical cancer screenings to blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and bone density tests, this guide explains what each screening involves, who may need it, and why it matters.
Learn the three key steps that can help you detect breast cancer early: breast self-awareness, regular well-woman exams, and mammograms. Get practical guidance on recognizing changes, understanding what to expect during exams and mammograms, and knowing when to talk with your doctor about additional screening.
Build a stronger understanding of your breast health with practical information about early detection, healthy habits, personal risk, and breast cancer signs and symptoms. Get answers to common questions and learn more about breast cancer types and stages so you can feel informed and proactive about your health.
Keep important health information organized and ready for your next medical appointment. Use this checklist to gather details about your personal and family medical history, including past conditions, diagnoses, and cancer history, so you can provide your healthcare team with the information they need to better understand your health and risk factors.
Learn what changes in your breasts may be signs of breast cancer and what to look for when practicing breast self-awareness. Use this guide to recognize potential symptoms, understand what information to share with your doctor, and take a proactive approach to your breast health.
Get clear answers about breast cancer signs and symptoms, including what a breast lump may feel like and what changes to look for. Learn how to perform a breast self-exam, practice breast self-awareness, and know when to talk with your healthcare provider about a change you notice.
Feel prepared and confident before your next mammogram with practical guidance on what to expect before, during, and after your appointment. Learn how to prepare, what questions to ask your doctor, and what information to bring to help make your screening experience as smooth as possible.
Learn what it means to have dense breast tissue and why it matters for breast cancer detection. Get answers to common questions about breast density, how to know if you have dense breasts, how it may affect your breast cancer risk, and whether additional screening may be recommended.
Understand what an abnormal mammogram result means and what steps may come next. Learn about the additional tests that may be recommended, what questions to ask your doctor, and how to feel more prepared and informed while you wait for answers.
Learn about common breast problems that aren’t cancer, including breast cysts, breast pain, and infections. Understand how to recognize these changes, when they may occur, and how they’re typically diagnosed and treated so you can feel more informed when changes in your breasts occur.
Build confidence around talking about breast health with practical guidance for starting open, honest conversations. Learn how to address common stigmas, understand the basics of early detection, recognize why people may ignore symptoms, and find conversation starters that make these important discussions easier.
Get clear, practical information and support after a breast cancer diagnosis. Learn about common breast cancer terms, the doctors and specialists who may be part of your care team, treatment options, and questions to ask at your appointments so you can feel more informed as you navigate what comes next.
Understand more than 60 common breast cancer terms with clear, easy-to-understand definitions. Use the glossary to make sense of medical language you may encounter during diagnosis and treatment, find additional resources for further information, and keep track of questions to discuss with your healthcare team.
Receive a weekly dose of encouragement and support throughout your chemotherapy journey. Sign up to receive uplifting messages, helpful reminders, and words of hope delivered to your inbox each week as you navigate treatment.
Understand your breast cancer surgery options and what to expect before and after a procedure. Learn about different surgical approaches, such as lumpectomy and mastectomy, breast reconstruction and cosmetic options, important terms to know, and practical guidance for healing and recovery.
Navigate life after breast cancer treatment with practical information and guidance for survivorship. Learn about managing side effects and long-term health, coping with emotional changes, maintaining healthy habits, and staying connected with your healthcare team as you move forward.
Get practical guidance for supporting someone through breast cancer while taking care of yourself, too. Learn how to communicate with your loved one, navigate treatment and appointments, manage the emotional challenges of caregiving, and find support for yourself along the way.
Learn about breast cancer in men, from risk factors and signs and symptoms to diagnosis and treatment. Get practical guidance on early detection, performing a male breast self-exam, understanding treatment options, and talking about breast cancer with loved ones and your healthcare team.
Understand breast cancer recurrence, including the different types of recurrence, follow-up care, and factors that may affect recurrence risk. Learn about symptoms to watch for, treatment considerations, and ways to cope with the fear and uncertainty that can come with concerns about cancer returning.
Get answers to common questions about breast cancer recurrence, including the risk of recurrence, different types of recurrence, and signs and symptoms to watch for. Learn about treatment options, follow-up care, hormone therapy, and ways to cope with anxiety and the fear of recurrence.
Find thoughtful ways to support someone facing cancer through words that offer comfort, encouragement, and understanding. Learn what to say, what to avoid, and how to have meaningful conversations with a loved one during a difficult time.
Get practical nutrition guidance to help support your body during and after breast cancer treatment. Learn about nutrition basics, food safety, and ways to manage treatment side effects through nutrition, with simple, sustainable guidance for patients and caregivers.
Make healthy eating easier with simple, nutritious recipes the whole family can enjoy. Find 10 recipes ranging from breakfast to dinner, plus healthy snack ideas, food safety tips, and practical guidance from a registered dietitian to help support your health and wellness.
Make nutritious eating easier with simple recipes and practical nutrition guidance designed to support breast health and overall well-being. Find easy-to-prepare meals and snacks along with tips for making healthy food choices that fit into everyday life, from a registered dietitian.
Get nine wholesome recipes that use just five main ingredients each. Find easy-to-prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, and salad recipes, along with nutrition information and substitution options for dairy-free and vegetarian meals.
Brighten your meals with eight easy-to-make, citrus-forward recipes designed to support overall health and wellness. Each recipe includes nutrition information, tips from a registered dietitian, and ingredient substitutions to help you make nutritious, flavorful meals that fit your needs.
Enjoy refreshing, alcohol-free drinks that bring comfort and joy without sacrificing flavor. Find six easy-to-make mocktail recipes created with a registered dietitian, plus ingredient substitutions to make them low-sugar or dairy-free.
Understand your personal breast cancer risk and learn practical ways to support your overall health. Explore genetic and lifestyle risk factors, healthy habits that may lower risk, recommended health exams, and a risk assessment tool to help you better understand your individual risk.
Find the right bra size and fit for greater comfort and confidence. Learn how to measure your band and cup size, recognize signs that your bra may not fit properly, choose the right style for you, and solve common issues like slipping straps, gaping cups, and uncomfortable red marks.
Build healthier habits one week at a time with practical tips delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for 52 weeks of guidance and encouragement covering nutrition, physical activity, sleep, breast health, and other everyday choices that can support your overall well-being.
Take small, meaningful steps toward a healthier lifestyle with weekly guidance delivered right to your inbox. Volume 2 offers 52 more weeks of practical tips and encouragement to help you make informed choices about nutrition, exercise, breast health, stress, and overall well-being.
Learn practical ways to manage stress and support your mental health during life’s challenges. Explore healthy coping strategies, mindfulness, exercise, nutrition, and other tools, with guidance tailored to the emotional needs of those navigating breast cancer and survivorship.
Support your emotional well-being with practical tools designed for wherever you are in your journey. Choose from two versions—one for anyone looking to strengthen their emotional wellness and another specifically for those affected by breast cancer—each featuring guided exercises, reflection prompts, and strategies for managing stress and navigating difficult emotions.
Strengthen your mind-body connection with simple mindfulness practices you can use in everyday life. Explore 10 prompts focused on gratitude, reflection, compassion, self-love, and more, along with affirmations and guidance for meditation and mindful breathing.
Discover a different way to think about hope during the challenges of cancer. Learn how to identify and strengthen realistic, healing hopes while letting go of hopes that may add stress or uncertainty, with practical exercises to help patients and caregivers nurture hope throughout the cancer experience.