This eBook was created with newly diagnosed patients and their loved ones in mind. During this new and potentially confusing time, Just Diagnosed with Breast Cancer… Now What? strives to bring you educational information about your diagnosis, as well as hope to empower you on this journey.

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A trusted source for breast cancer information with over 460,000 eBook downloads, National Breast Cancer Foundation is here for you at every step of the breast cancer journey. This eBook, medically reviewed by a breast cancer expert, will connect you to the information, support, and resources you need most after receiving a breast cancer diagnosis.

This free eBook includes:

• Answers to basic questions about breast cancer
• Glossary of common breast cancer-related terms
• Descriptions of doctors and specialists who may be on your care team
• Descriptions of common types of breast cancer treatments
• List of questions to take to your appointments
• Links to helpful resources to support you on your journey

Here’s a sneak peek of what’s inside:

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The information in this eBook is not intended as medical advice. Always discuss all aspects of cancer diagnosis and treatment with your care team.

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After the success of our first cookbook, NBCF is back with NEW recipes that will fill your tummy and contribute to your overall health and wellbeing.

Healthy eating and good nutrition play an important role in optimal health and wellbeing. But it can be challenging to find nutritious recipes that are not only delicious, but are also quick, easy to prepare, and budget friendly.

Our latest cookbook, Smart Bites: 7 Wholesome Recipes in 35 Minutes (or Less!), offers brand-new recipes written by a clinical registered dietitian, designed to support your healthy eating goals.

Each recipe is filled with nutritious ingredients and preparation methods, as well as recommended substitutions to fit your dietary needs or restrictions. Download Smart Bites today to begin or continue implementing healthy eating into your daily routine!

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This free cookbook offers:

• 7 new quick and easy recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks
• Easy-to-follow instructions for quick and easy meal preparation
• Substitution options to fit your dietary needs or restrictions
• Pro tips from a registered clinical dietitian about why certain ingredients are recommended for each recipe

“Eating healthy doesn’t have to be difficult or time consuming, so I developed this cookbook with simplicity in mind. And by offering common substitution options, this collection of recipes is accessible to everyone looking to implement good nutrition into their daily lifestyle.” — Mickala Parsley, MS, RD, LD

Where can we send your free digital cookbook?

Disclaimer: The recipes in this cookbook should serve as a general guide for healthy meals. Please ask your doctor if there are certain foods that you need to avoid due to other medical conditions, allergies, or nutrient interactions with medications you may be taking before making these recipes.

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Back by popular demand! Over 20,000 people enjoyed our original Weekly Healthy Living Tips. Now, we’re offering another year’s worth of tips.

Looking to boost your healthy habits? Or need a little inspiration to get started on the path to overall health and wellness?

Our Weekly Healthy Living Tips: Volume 2 are free tips sent to your email each week, designed to support your health goals, encourage you along the way, and invite you to try something new. Sign up today to receive these easy-to-implement tips that support lifelong healthy habits.

Weekly Healthy Living Tips: Volume 2 offers the latest information on:

• Healthy eating and hydration
• Boosting your immunity
• Exercises, from stretching to strength training
• The power of positive thinking
• Setting a healthy sleep schedule
• The value in connecting with nature
• And much more

“I received many helpful tips through NBCF’s Weekly Healthy Living Tips. The one that stuck with me most is that any amount of exercise is good. It’s something, and that’s better than nothing!” – Shari C.

With words of encouragement and support, National Breast Cancer Foundation’s Weekly Healthy Living Tips: Volume 2 is a great companion for all of your health and wellness goals.

Where can we send your new Weekly Healthy Living Tips?

As a reminder, all significant lifestyle changes should be shared with your healthcare provider.

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While many of the early signs and symptoms of breast cancer are not noticeable without a professional screening, there are some symptoms that can be felt or observed if you know what to look for and how to look for it.

In this guide, breast health expert Diana L. Lam, M.D., answers our community’s most asked questions about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, gives instructions on how to perform a breast self-exam, and offers advice on how to stay breast self-aware.

In this guide, we’ll answer:

• What are the signs and symptoms of breast cancer?
• How do I perform a breast self-exam?
• What does a breast lump actually feel like?
• What should I do if I notice a sign or symptom?
• And more!

Here’s a sneak peek of what’s inside the free guide, Most Asked Questions: Breast Cancer Signs & Symptoms.

What our community is saying:

“I really enjoyed this eBook. As I’m in healthcare also, I appreciate how terms and definitions were explained for the ‘non-medical’ reader. I will share it and the information with others!” – Bev

“The guide is very helpful. I’m learning things I never would have thought of.” – Rita

“This is very helpful for my 30 & 34 year old daughters. I have the BRCA1 gene and was diagnosed at my age 59 with TNBC, Stage 1A…Now 7 years later, surviving and thriving. I want the same for my daughters and friends. Thank you for this guide.” – Beverly

Where can we send your free guide?

As a reminder, all breast changes or abnormalities should be discussed with your healthcare provider right away.

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Caregiving is a labor of love.

If you are one of the 20-plus percent of Americans providing unpaid caregiving to another adult, then you have likely experienced uncertainty, frustration, and maybe even exhaustion. But hopefully, you have experienced moments of connection and compassion as well.

While many aspects of a patient’s diagnosis are out of your control, there are things you can do to improve the quality of life for both you and your loved one. The Cancer Caregiver Guide is here to help you every step of the way as you provide care to someone facing cancer.

NBCF’s free Cancer Caregiver Guide includes:

• The information you need to get organized as a caregiver
• The key roles—and challenges—of caregiving
• Tips on self-care
• Questions to ask the patient’s healthcare team
• Advice from real caregivers
• And more!

Here’s a sneak peek of what’s inside:

National Breast Cancer Foundation recognizes that cancer care takes a village and that caregivers play an essential role in the cancer journey. This guide honors your dedication and helps you navigate this time more easily while sharing strategies to support you and the person you care for.

What our community is saying:

“I finally got a chance to read this eBook. It was one of the most helpful resources that I have come across! I wish it was recommended to me when we started this journey!” – Janet

“I saw my mom go through being a caregiver three different times in her life, and I know how burdensome it can be on your mental and physical health. The Cancer Caregiver Guide resonates with me as it offers practical tips on how to be a caregiver and information on how to take care of yourself as a caregiver.” – Paula

“I appreciate the Cancer Caregiver Guide as a supportive tool for those who are serving as caregivers during the challenges of cancer… Not all cancers are terminal and people need to feel supported as they assist in the caregiver role. Families need support. Your guide will help, and hopefully avoid the ‘burnout’ that too often occurs. Thank you so much.” – Jane

Where can we send your free guide?

The concepts in this guide are non-medical in nature and are intended for supplementary purposes only. If you are experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis, please seek immediate help from a doctor or mental health professional, or call 988.

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While not every woman with breast cancer chooses to have surgery, it is the most frequent form of treatment and includes options that go well beyond a mastectomy. In fact, many procedures today are less invasive.

If you or a loved one is considering surgery, our free Breast Cancer Surgery eBook is a comprehensive guide to understanding the available options and procedures for breast surgery.

This free eBook features:

• Details on surgical options from lumpectomy to skin-sparing mastectomy and more, plus helpful terms to know
• Q&A with Lillie Shockney, a two-time breast cancer survivor who has worked tirelessly to improve care for patients around the world
• The latest information on breast reconstruction and other cosmetic options
• Support for healing from surgery and going home

Here’s a sneak peek of what’s inside the free Breast Cancer Surgery eBook:

What our community is saying:

“This eBook was very helpful. I’m 2 weeks out of surgery and healing. Great resource. Would recommend to others.” – Kim

“I found the eBook very enlightening! Well organized, and written with a measure of compassion. I fully intend to recommend it to my breast care team.” – Carol

“Your website and this eBook have been extremely helpful. My mother received her diagnosis 4 weeks ago. Her approach is more head in the sand, but I have a NEED TO KNOW approach to everything. Browsing the website and the eBook made me knowledgeable enough to understand what was said at her first oncology appointment and allowed me to ask intelligent questions. I’m also able to share information with her as she is ready to accept it. I am grateful.” – Sheilia

Where can we send your free eBook?

As a reminder, all medical and surgical procedures should be discussed with a medical professional.

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You are NOT your thoughts.

This can be difficult to remember when you get frustrated or overwhelmed, but it is an important distinction to make. Whether you are a cancer patient, survivor, caregiver, loved one, or simply looking to strengthen your mind-body connection, practicing mindfulness can help you center your thoughts and bring you back to contentment.

Thanks to the beauty of mindfulness, you can reinvigorate your thoughts and beliefs about who you are and what you are capable of.

What is mindfulness?

Mindfulness is being fully present in the moment, and aware of your thoughts, feelings, and environment in a nurturing way. It involves accepting your feelings and thoughts without judgment and focusing on the present moment, rather than the past or future.

There is a powerful connection between mental health and physical health—a true mind and body connection—and a strong mindset can make a tremendous difference during life’s challenges.

In our free guide, 10 Prompts to Mindfulness, you’ll receive:

• Information on self-limiting beliefs and how to overcome them
• Encouraging affirmations for everyday use
• Short prompts that incorporate gratitude, reflection, compassion, self-love, and more
• Tips on beginning a meditation or guided breathing practice to support your mental, emotional, and physical health

Here’s a sneak peek of what’s inside the free guide:

What our community is saying:

“I LOVE the meditations. I do know and practice mindfulness, but the eBook is a good reminder to stay in the moment. Thank you.” – Cindy

“This eBook has been very helpful as it gives me food for thought when I do my journal… The affirmations help a lot – they speak volumes to how I feel on a given day so thank you. As I post this message to you, I am inspired, pleased, and very happy with my eBook and your encouraging words.” – Edrena

“Thank you; the material is very informative as well as helpful. I find it helpful despite not having breast cancer. This eBook is for anyone dealing with life and its struggles.” – Kevin

Where can we send your free guide?

The concepts in this guide are non-medical in nature and are intended for supplementary purposes only. Practicing mindfulness should not take the place of recommendations from your medical care team. If you are experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis, please seek immediate help from a doctor or mental health professional, or call 988.

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Are you ready to make your next doctor’s appointment a little easier?

Our brand-new Medical History Checklist can help you and your doctor identify important health information, find medical history details related to breast cancer, and support better doctor’s visits for years to come.

This free eBook includes:

• A comprehensive medical history checklist (you can print or fill it out directly on your phone or computer!)
• Details on how your health history can impact your cancer risk and whether you should consider genetic testing
• Ideas for approaching your family and gathering information with ease

NBCF’s Medical History Checklist can help you unlock your family’s medical history to support your current and future health goals. Here’s a sneak peek:

What our community is saying:

“I found this eBook to be very useful. It was short and concise with lots of valuable information. Being over 40, I only had one of the four breast cancer risk factors.” – Rose

“Thank you for the eBook. I’ve printed it out and given it to my children. My son is definitely interested in collecting the info that he might not know. I am also forwarding your note so they can use the electronic version to fill it out. It is a very useful form!” – Roxanne

“Thank you for the information sent. It is very helpful. My daughter had recently asked me about our family medical history and I told her I would share with her what I knew. I have been keeping track of our family history for quite a while but did not have a form such as this to track from. My family has a history of several conditions and diseases as well as a history of cancers. I really appreciate this. Thanks again.” – Arlinda

Where can we send your free eBook?

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To support more open and honest conversations about breast health, you can get our free, brand-new eBook: How to Talk about Breast Health.

Historically, breast health hasn’t been talked about enough in our communities and even in our families. That’s why we’re here to help you navigate these important and potentially life-saving conversations! 

In this free eBook, you will discover:

• 3 steps to talking about breast health
• Early detection basics
• How to address stigmas
• Why people ignore symptoms
• Conversation starters

Take a sneak peek at what’s inside the eBook:

What our community is saying:

“Your entire eBook was a favorite to be boldly honest. 1) Very to the point and broken down without being overwhelming. 2) It covered imperative points. 3) You are providing this wonderful eBook for FREE which is incredible as many women struggle financially in this current day. 4) Easy to understand. 5) Good for both the secular and non-secular world.” – Lori

“I really like the eBook on breast health. It was very helpful. I will continue using this eBook. Thank you for the information I received from your website; it was very helpful.” – Marlene

“I found this eBook helpful. I am a 28 year survivor or now I say ‘overcomer’ and want to share this information. Very helpful. Thank you.” – Pamela

Where can we send your free eBook?

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Eating well can support your overall health and wellness, no matter where you are in your cancer journey. Fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals all contribute to a healthy diet, which can help fuel your recovery, boost your energy levels, and optimize your health.

Our new Healthy Recipes for Cancer Patients eBook is a free resource that delivers good nutrition and great taste in each recipe. Even better, all of these recipes can be enjoyed by the entire family.

The eBook includes:

• 10 healthy recipes from breakfast through dinner—plus healthy snack ideas
• Tips for food safety
• Simple options that make healthy cooking and nutrition more accessible
• Pro tips from registered dietitian Annie Cavalier, MS, RDN, LD

What our community is saying:

“The recipes look great. Made the banana pancakes and they were simple and delicious. Even my husband liked them.” – Gay

“The recipes are fabulous. I gave copies of the recipes to several cancer survivors and they loved it.” – Lorraine

“I’ve already started to use a few of the recipes that are simple and easy to make. They’re helping me get in some healthy ingredients I wouldn’t have otherwise thought of.” – Kate

Where can we send your free eBook?

Disclaimer: The recipes in the eBook should serve as a general guide for healthy meals. Please ask your doctor if there are certain foods that you need to avoid due to other medical conditions, allergies, or nutrient interactions with medications you may be taking before making these recipes.

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Beginning chemotherapy can bring up a lot of emotions: fear, anticipation, uncertainty, hope, and pretty much everything in between.

That’s why we created a trusted companion as you begin your chemo journey. Chemo Messages is a free email series offering support and inspiration throughout treatment.

With videos and messages of care from survivors who have been there, as well as helpful resources and the reassurance you need to take the next step, Chemo Messages offers the right words at the right time.

Messages include:

• Inspirational videos from NBCF Director of Outreach and Education, Cinthia Gonzalez, fellow “pink sisters,” and NFL player Brandon Carr
• A meditation series to support you throughout chemo and beyond
• Curated Spotify playlists to listen to during chemo or anytime you need to unwind
• “Finding Hope that Heals” eBook
• Book recommendations
• Check-in emails
• And more

What our community is saying:

“Thank you so much for sharing the video message with me today. I was feeling really lonely and down but I appreciate the video so much. It was real and authentic! Once I am through chemo I would love to help someone else. Thank you so much again!” – Letha

“Thank you for emailing me with this helpful and positive information. It is great to know that there is support for anyone fighting to overcome this obstacle… I will be victorious!!!!” – Wanda

“Thank you so much for these inspirational, informative, helpful, hopeful, and heartfelt emails!” – Virginia

Where can we send your free Chemo Messages?

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The most frequently asked question for women who have had breast cancer is: What are the chances it will recur?

With the aim of answering a wide range of questions while providing support, empowerment, and education, a free Q&A follow-up to our first Recurrence eBook delves deeper into breast cancer recurrence and related issues.

Created by National Breast Cancer Foundation and Lillie Shockney, former Director of Johns Hopkins Breast Center, nurse, and two-time breast cancer survivor, this second volume addresses common questions from patients, survivors, and caregivers about recurrence from the perspective of a cancer survivor and expert in the field. No topic is off-limits.

Topics include:

• The risk of recurrence
• Local vs. distant recurrence, including signs and symptoms of both
• Treatment options
• Hormone therapy
• Follow-up care
• Coping with anxiety
• The latest research and statistics

“Fear of recurrence is the #1 concern for women who have had breast cancer. Even if they had Stage 0, they are often just as frightened as those who had Stage 3. Giving patients the ability to get their head around recurrence is key to not letting it monopolize their thoughts. To women who have faced breast cancer, don’t allow cancer to be in charge.” – Lillie Shockney, former Director of John Hopkins Breast Center & two-time survivor

What our community is saying:

“There is great information in this eBook! I’m so glad NBCF produced it to discuss the variables regarding chances of recurrence.” – Camille

“Well written and most reassuring.” – Mary Lou

“A great resource for those diagnosed with breast cancer.” – Evelyn

“Excellent information by a professional survivor.” – Sally

“Lillie Shockney is amazing. Highly recommend anything she is involved with!” – Heather

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Not all breast changes indicate cancer; there are other common breast problems every woman should know about.

Download the free eBook, Breast Problems That Aren’t Breast Cancer, to learn about the most common benign (non-cancerous) breast problems, how to detect them, if they are harmful, and how they’re treated.

More women have benign breast problems than breast cancer. Breast cysts, breast pain, and infections are just a few of the non-cancerous breast problems many women experience.

Topics include:

• Explanations of common non-cancerous breast problems
• How to detect these problems
• How these problems are typically treated
• When breast changes are likely to happen

What our community is saying:

“The eBook has been very useful, thank you. I have been experiencing some breast pain for a few months and have booked an appointment, but reading this helped to calm me down while I’m waiting knowing that it’s not necessarily going to be the worst case scenario. Many thanks.” – Nicola

“This eBook has been so helpful. I had a mammogram just recently and I do have some symptoms that are not cancerous. This information has eased my mind! Thank you so much.” – Linda

“Thank you for making an eBook like this!!! I seem to have breast problems even though it isn’t cancer, and I want to understand them.” – Kris

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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 important, but sometimes overlooked, part of breast cancer treatment. After all, the right fuel can help manage side effects and help the body heal.

Our new eBook Nutrition Care for Breast Cancer Patients, written by registered dietitian Annie Cavalier, will teach those in treatment and their caregivers about creating nutritious meals that are easy to prepare and safe to eat.

Topics in this free eBook include:

• Nutrition 101
• Food safety and why it is important
• Managing treatment side effects with nutrition

What our community is saying:

“Thank you again for sending the eBook. It’s packed with so much sensible nutrition information. What a great reference guide. Plus, it’s easy to read and graphically pleasing… The BIG bonus of your eBook is definitely the section on ‘Managing Treatment Side Effects With Nutrition.’ This information is totally new to me.” – Rose

“Thank you for the eBook! It reinforces many of the things I learned from the nutritionist at my oncology clinic, but also has a lot of hints and ideas for going forward with a beneficial diet. I will refer to it regularly!” – Jan

“This eBook contained very useful information, especially for chemo patients… For others, it’s basically how to eat and live a healthy life; the information is excellent. I learned a number of things in this eBook.” – Beverly

Tell us where we can send your free copy of the eBook:

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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 eBook Finding Hope that Heals, written by Wendy S. Harpham, MD, guides patients and caregivers to strengthen hopes that help and to let go of those that may harm. Along with powerful insights and inspiration, the eBook offers practical exercises you can do anywhere.

“Wendy tells you how to nourish hope that heals—realistic hope, honest hope, hope that can keep you from wasting time and energy on despair, denial or wishful thinking…” —Jane Brody, NY Times

The mission of NBCF revolves around hope. We want to change the conversation that often ends with a rallying cry to “Have hope!” Instead, we want that to start a new conversation about which hopes can help you today, how to nurture them, and how to let go of those that might harm. 

We’re honored that Dr. Harpham created this exciting eBook with us. Her award-winning writing and patient advocacy work demonstrate her dedication to patients. Her own remarkable survival through and beyond cancer serves as testimony to the power of healing hope to help you live your best life, whatever the circumstances. 

“I thoroughly enjoyed this eBook and am excited that others can use its message, too. Now I’m off to do my ‘hope-work’!” —Pat Battaglia, metastatic cancer survivor, Associate Program Director, Breast Cancer Coalition Rochester

Topics include:

• How does hope help you heal?
• How might hope harm you?
• How do you determine which hopes are healing?
• What if you’re having trouble finding hope?

Plus, original “hope-work” exercises to make your hope strong.

– Wendy S. Harpham, MD 

Tell us where we can send your free copy of the eBook, Finding Hope that Heals.

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Like Joan, many women don’t know whether they have dense breasts or what that means. Knowing whether you have dense breasts is important because women with dense breasts have a higher risk of developing breast cancer, and often need supplemental screenings to a mammogram.

This guide answers these commonly asked questions:

• What are dense breasts?
• How do women know if they have dense breasts?
• How common are dense breasts?
• What contributes to having dense breast tissue?
• Do dense breasts feel different when performing a breast self-exam?
• Does having dense breasts increase the likelihood of developing breast cancer?
• Is additional screening needed if a patient has dense breasts?

When it comes to your health, you are your own biggest advocate. This free guide aims to educate you about dense breasts and how to be your own best advocate for your health.

What our community is saying:

“This eBook has been very helpful to me. I did not realize exactly what dense breast tissue really was. Now I know what questions to ask and which level (A-D) I am currently at… Now I am armed with the info I need and will ask the right questions.” – Nancy

“I very much appreciated the Dense Breasts guide. Every year I receive a letter from the clinic telling me I have dense breasts and I wonder what it means… I appreciate your easy to read and understand guide. Thank you.” – Laura

“Thank you very much for the eBook. It contained very helpful information. I had an ultrasound and everything looks clear from the doctor. I was so thankful! I was reminded to get a mammogram every year to check my dense breasts. Your eBook was very well presented and easy to understand. Again, thanks so very much. ” – Susan

Where can we send your free guide?

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

Breast cancer is a heavy topic, and the idea that cancer can come back can be daunting. That’s why we partnered with Lillie D. Shockney, former Director of the Johns Hopkins Breast Center, nurse, and two-time breast cancer survivor, to create this Recurrence eBook. Lillie has written 15 books and over 200 articles about cancer. 

Lillie comes at the subject from every angle—expert, medical provider, and patient. Her input is invaluable and easy to read, and every breast cancer patient can benefit from her knowledge. Since not everyone will have the fortune to meet Lillie in person, we wanted to provide her candid advice the best way we could. 

Topics in this free eBook include: 

• What is recurrence?
• Follow-up care
• Side effects vs. symptoms
• Hormonal therapy
• Coping with fear of recurrence
• Risk of metastatic recurrence
• Outcomes with recurrence

What our community is saying:

“Thank you so much, the eBook is well written, clear, and concise. Like being able to confer with a person who cares and knows what they are talking about. Doctors are unable to spend a lot of time. This is like a pocket doc. Bravo. Thank you.” – Valerie

“I want to thank you for this free eBook. I have a very aggressive cancer and don’t really understand about it. So your eBook should help me a lot!! Thank you very much!!” – Diedre

“The eBook was helpful, very informative, and useful. I’m a recent survivor. Any information is most helpful and appreciated.” – Debbie

Tell us where we can send your free eBook:

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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.

We hear from hundreds of people that they wish they had been more prepared, or knew the “right” thing to say when a loved one was diagnosed with cancer.

The “right” thing to say is different for everyone, but after working with breast cancer patients for over 25 years, we have some suggestions to help you figure out how to best approach those tricky conversations.

We want to empower you to be the best support system you can be. This free eBook will help guide healthy conversations, give you suggestions on what to say and what not to say during those conversations, and equip you with additional resources to help your loved one through this tough experience.

Get the free guide, What to Say to a Cancer Patient, today!

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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.

Because we care, we’ve created a series of free weekly healthy living tips that are quick to read, easy to implement, and will help you drop those bad habits and replace them with good ones!

Each week, we’ll send you a new tip to your email inbox to help you live a more balanced lifestyle. Some of the topics we will send tips on are:

• Healthy eating
• Water intake
• Sleep patterns
• Exercise
• And more!

We hope these tips encourage you to make healthy living a priority in your daily life.

Where can we send your healthy living tips? 

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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!

We know that while the way your bra fits should not affect your breast cancer risk, it’s a very important part of your overall breast health.

That’s why we’ve teamed up with the bra fit experts at Dillard’s to bring you this exclusive Bra Fit Guide! 

This guide answers the most frequent fit questions like:

• Why do I always have to adjust my bra?
• How do I know if my current bra fits?
• Is it normal that my bra leaves red marks on my shoulders?
• What factors affect bra size?
• How do I measure cup size and band size?
• How can I tell if my bra is too small or big?
• How can I tell what type of bra is right for me?
• How do I get my straps to stop slipping off my shoulders?
• How do I prevent my bra cups from gapping at the top?

Tell us where we can send your free guide: 

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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.

We want to empower you to be proactive about your breast health today.

With you in mind, we put together the complete Breast Health Guide with common questions you may have thought of (and some you haven’t) regarding early detection of breast cancer, healthy habits to incorporate in your daily life, how to assess your personal risk, signs and symptoms, types and stages of cancer and so much more.

Get answers to all of your questions about breast health and more in this free Breast Health Guide.

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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.

Packed with crucial and potentially life-saving information, What Every Woman Needs to Know about Breast Care will answer questions like:

• What do I do if I feel something abnormal in my breast?
• Where do I get a mammogram?
• Can I actually detect breast cancer?
• How do I know if I’m at risk?

Where can we send your free eBook?

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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.

In the free guide, Abnormal Mammograms and What to Do Next, we will walk you through the next steps after an abnormal mammogram. We will detail the different kinds of tests you may need and most importantly a list of specific questions for you to ask your doctor at your next appointment. We want you to be prepared to face your results and be empowered with information critical to your health.

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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. 

Our new guide, Know the Symptoms, provides a checklist of symptoms that will help you know what to look for in your breasts during a self-exam and take note of the important information to provide your doctor to guide them in their professional evaluation of your health. Know what to look for when checking your breasts by getting this free guide.

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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.

In Mammogram 101, we walk you through the entire mammogram process—before, during, and after your appointment—with helpful tips and key resources to guide you every step of the way. Be proactive to help your next screening go as smoothly as possible by downloading this free guide now.

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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.

It is important to know the signs and symptoms of what could potentially be breast cancer. To help with this, National Breast Cancer Foundation has identified three steps you can take to be proactive about your breast health and help increase your chances of detecting breast cancer early.

This potentially life-saving information can be found in our free guide, 3 Steps to Early Detection. This free resource helps you answer three important questions:

1. What should I look for if I examine my own breast?
2. When should I see my doctor?
3. When and how often should I get a mammogram?

Get answers to these questions and more in this free guide.

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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. 

Do you know how to choose healthy habits? What are some characteristics that increase the risk of developing cancer? What are the general guidelines for breast cancer early detection screenings? How often should I get these screenings?

All of these topics are covered in the Healthy Living and Personal Risk Guide. Be informed and protect your health by getting this resource.

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