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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.
Emotional Support Workbook This workbook can help you turn negative feelings into tools to help you move from emotional pain to emotional health.
Life After Breast Cancer: A Survivor’s Guide Survivorship can be complicated. This guide offers the information, support, and hope survivors need for life after breast cancer.
The 10 Screenings Women Should Know This guide outlines screenings for 10 women’s health conditions, including breast and colorectal cancers, osteoporosis, and more.
Zest for Life: The Ultimate Citrus Cookbook Created in partnership with Sunkist Growers, these dietitian-approved recipes make eating healthy bright, colorful, and easy. 
Breast Cancer Glossary This free glossary offers easy-to-understand explanations for more than 60 common breast cancer terms.
5 Ingredient Healthy Meals Cookbook This free cookbook offers new recipes designed to support your healthy eating goals.
3 Steps to Early Detection Guide Early detection is key. Learn about the 3 steps you can take to be proactive  ...Read More
Healthy Living & Personal Risk Guide Learn more to protect your overall health by staying proactive and knowing the general guidelines  ...Read More
Male Breast Cancer: What Men Need to Know eBook Men can get breast cancer, too. This free eBook explains the importance of the early  ...Read More
Just Diagnosed with Breast Cancer… Now What? eBook This resource informs and empowers newly diagnosed breast cancer patients and their loved ones.
Smart Bites Cookbook:
7 Wholesome Recipes in 35 Minutes (or Less!) This free cookbook offers new recipes designed to support your healthy eating goals.
Weekly Healthy Living Tips: Volume 2 Back by popular demand! Get a year's worth of free healthy living tips delivered to your inbox each week.
The Cancer Caregiver Guide This resource helps both patients and caregivers with navigating concerns, organization, and mental health support.
Most Asked Questions About Breast Cancer Signs & Symptoms Get answers to the most commonly asked questions about breast cancer signs and symptoms.
Breast Cancer Surgery eBook This resource provides the latest information on procedures, common terms, and the healing process.
10 Prompts to Mindfulness This resource provides 10 prompts for self-reflection, as well as tips on beginning a meditation or guided breathing practice.
How to Talk About Breast Health Need help talking about breast health? Get the new eBook to receive detailed prompts and support.
Family Medical History Checklist This resource & checklist includes tips on how to start gathering important health information from your family.
Healthy Recipes for Cancer Patients eBook The Healthy Recipes for Cancer Patients eBook offers 10 nutritious and delicious recipes for patients and their families.
Chemo Messages Offering support and compassion throughout treatment, Chemo Messages is an email series that shares inspiration and resources.
Most Asked Questions About Breast Cancer Recurrence Find answers to a wide range of questions about breast cancer recurrence, answered by two-time survivor and expert, Lillie Shockney.
Breast Problems That Aren’t Breast Cancer eBook Learn about the most common benign (non-cancerous) breast problems including cysts, breast pain, and infections.
Nutrition Care for Breast Cancer Patients eBook Food can help manage side effects and allow the body to heal. Learn how to create a healthy, sustainable diet during and after treatment.
Finding Hope that Heals eBook Not all hope helps. Learn how to find healing hope and avoid hope that might harm through insights and practical exercises.
Dense Breasts Q&A Guide Nearly 50% of all women age 40 and older have dense breasts. Find out more about what it means to have dense breast tissue and the elevated risks.
Breast Cancer Recurrence eBook The idea that breast cancer can recur can be daunting. Expand your knowledge on what recurrence is and why proper follow-up care is crucial.
What to Say to a Cancer Patient eBook Do you know what to say and what not to say to a loved one diagnosed with cancer? Read practical tips on how to be supportive at each step of the journey.
Weekly Healthy Living Tips Learn about lifestyle tips to implement into your daily routine for overall health and wellness.
Bra Fit Guide 4 out of 5 women are wearing the wrong bra size. Find out if you are wearing the correct bra size and why it’s important for your breast health.
Know the Symptoms Guide With a checklist provided on what symptoms to look for in a breast self-exam, you can be proactive with your breast health before a professional screening.
Breast Health Guide Find the answers to how to assess your risk, what healthy habits to incorporate in  ...Read More
Mammogram 101 eBook Prepare yourself for your yearly mammogram with helpful tips and resources for a smooth screening process.
Abnormal Mammogram eBook Learn about the most important and specific questions to ask your doctor if you have abnormal mammogram results.
What Every Woman Needs to Know eBook Learn about breast self-exams, screenings, and what to do if you have a family history of breast cancer.