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  • Overview
    • What Is Cancer?
    • Causes of Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer Facts
    • Breast Tumors
    • Breast Anatomy
    • Male Breast Cancer
    • Growth of Cancer
    • Risk Factors
    • Breast Cancer Genetics
      • Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer
      • Other Breast Cancer Genes
      • BRCA: The Breast Cancer Gene
      • What To Do If You Tested Positive
  • Early Detection
    • Symptoms and Signs
    • Breast Pain
    • Breast Cyst
    • Breast Self-Exam
    • Clinical Breast Exam
    • Mammogram
    • Healthy Habits
  • Diagnosis
    • Diagnostic Mammogram
    • Ultrasound
    • MRI
    • Biopsy
    • Lab Tests
    • Waiting For Results
  • Stages
    • Breast Cancer Stages
    • Stages 0 & 1
    • Stage 2 (II) And Stage 2A (IIA)
    • Stage 3 (III) A, B, And C
    • Stage 4 (IV)
  • Types
    • Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)
    • Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC)
    • Lobular Carcinoma In Situ (LCIS)
    • Invasive Lobular Cancer (ILC)
    • Triple Negative Breast Cancer
    • Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC)
    • Metastatic Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer During Pregnancy
    • Other Types
  • Treatment
    • Choosing Your Doctor
    • Standard Treatment vs. Clinical Trials
    • Metastatic Breast Cancer Trial Search
    • Surgery
      • Lymph Node Removal & Lymphedema
      • Breast Reconstruction
      • Lumpectomy
      • Mastectomy
    • Chemotherapy
    • Radiation Therapy
    • Hormone Therapy
    • Targeted Therapy
    • Physical Activity, Wellness & Nutrition
    • Follow-Up Care
  • Myths
    • Myth: Finding a lump in your breast means you have breast cancer
    • Myth: Men do not get breast cancer; it affects women only
    • Myth: A mammogram can cause breast cancer to spread
    • Myth: If you have a family history of breast cancer, you are likely to develop breast cancer, too
    • Myth: Breast cancer is contagious
    • Myth: If the gene mutation BRCA1 or BRCA2 is detected in your DNA, you will definitely develop breast cancer
    • Myth: Antiperspirants and deodorants cause breast cancer
  • FAQs
    • Can physical activity reduce the risk of breast cancer?
    • Can a healthy diet help to prevent breast cancer?
    • Does smoking cause breast cancer?
    • Can drinking alcohol increase the risk of breast cancer?
    • Is there a link between oral contraceptives and breast cancer?
    • Is there a link between hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and breast cancer?
    • How often should I do a breast self exam (BSE)?
    • Does a family history of breast cancer put someone at a higher risk?
    • Are mammograms painful?
    • How does menstrual and reproductive history affect breast cancer risks?
    • How often should I go to my doctor for a check-up?
    • What kind of impact does stress have on breast cancer?
    • What celebrities have or have had breast cancer?
    • Where can I find a breast cancer support group?
    • Can breastfeeding reduce the risk of breast cancer?
  • Free Educational Guides
    • NEW! Breast Problems That Arent Breast Cancer eBook
    • Nutrition Care for Breast Cancer Patients eBook
    • Finding Hope that Heals eBook
    • Dense Breasts Q&A Guide
    • Breast Cancer Recurrence eBook
    • What to Say to a Cancer Patient eBook
    • Weekly Healthy Living Tips
    • Bra Fit Guide
    • Know the Symptoms Guide
    • Breast Health Guide
    • Mammogram 101 eBook
    • 3 Steps to Early Detection Guide
    • Abnormal Mammogram eBook
    • Healthy Living & Personal Risk Guide
    • What Every Woman Needs to Know eBook
  • Resources

Free Educational Guides

NBCF is dedicated to delivering comprehensive, educational information on breast health and healthy living. From understanding the importance of early detection, to knowing how to prepare for a mammogram, NBCF's online resources and guides aim to empower women and men with useful information.
Breast Problems That Aren’t Breast Cancer eBook

Learn about the most common benign (non-cancerous) breast problems.

Nutrition Care for Breast Cancer Patients eBook

Good nutrition can provide the fuel necessary to help you heal. The phrase “You are what you eat”  is important to remember, but it has a critical impact when your body is fighting and trying to heal. Our new eBook can help you create a healthy, sustainable diet during and after treatment. Nutrition is an […]

Finding Hope that Heals eBook

Not all hope helps. Our new eBook can help you find healing hope. Cancer comes with many challenges: making difficult decisions, dealing with side effects and uncertainty, grieving losses, and adjusting to change. One challenge no one talks about is finding the best hopes for getting good care and living as fully as possible. Our latest […]

Dense Breasts Q&A Guide

According to the National Cancer Institute, nearly 50% of all women age 40 and older have dense breasts. Many women don’t know whether they have dense breasts or what that means.

Breast Cancer Recurrence eBook

NBCF conducted a survey of breast cancer survivors and discovered that the #1 topic of interest for these women is risk of recurrence.

What to Say to a Cancer Patient eBook

Knowing the right thing to say when you find out your loved one has cancer can be challenging. You don’t want to overwhelm them or make them feel burdened, but you also don’t want to make light of the situation.

Weekly Healthy Living Tips

Even when you know it’s important, in the busyness of everyday life it can be easy to let health and wellness fall by the wayside in favor of easier or unhealthy habits. We care about your health and want to see you have a healthy mind, body, and awareness about your health.

Bra Fit Guide

Did you know that 4 out of 5 women are wearing the wrong bra size? For something we wear all day long, the right fit can make all the difference in how our clothes look, how we feel that day, and our ability to live our lives pain-free!

Know the Symptoms Guide

Many of the symptoms of breast cancer are invisible and not noticeable without a professional screening like a mammogram or ultrasound. But some symptoms can be caught early just by looking out for certain changes in your breasts and being proactive about your breast health.

Breast Health Guide

Did you know that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime? That’s a harrowing statistic. But with the right knowledge and a balanced lifestyle, caring for your breast health doesn’t have to be daunting.

Mammogram 101 eBook

We know that scheduling your yearly mammogram may be nerve-racking, but this important screening doesn’t have to be painful or scary! The eBook Mammogram 101 takes the guesswork out of the documents you’ll need and the questions you should be asking your doctor at your next appointment. This eBook also includes a checklist of symptoms to provide your doctor in case you’ve experienced any abnormalities in your breasts since your last exam.

3 Steps to Early Detection Guide

This year, over 250,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. The good news is that when breast cancer is detected early, it can be treated more successfully, increasing the chances for survival.

Abnormal Mammogram eBook

We understand the stress and worry that comes with getting a call from your doctor that your mammogram screening was abnormal. Don’t panic.We have an informative and helpful resource that will arm you with the information you need to understand your next steps. Also, the good news is that most of these calls with abnormal mammogram results will ultimately not be breast cancer, but it’s best to make sure you’re okay.

Healthy Living & Personal Risk Guide

It is alarming to know that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. While you can’t prevent cancer, it is important to be proactive about your health. In fact, there are things you can do to help reduce your risk for certain types of cancer.

What Every Woman Needs to Know eBook

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. While we can’t prevent breast cancer, we can make sure that every woman has the tools and education she needs to be proactive about her health.

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