Breast Cancer Recommended Resources

Breast Cancer Action’s mission is to achieve health justice for all women at risk of and living with breast cancer.

NBCC is advocates, scientists, incredibly motivated stakeholders, women, men, mothers, daughters, all united around one goal: ending breast cancer.

FORCE advocates for families facing hereditary cancers in areas such as access to care, research funding, insurance, and privacy.

METAvivor is a volunteer-led, non-profit organization that funds vital research to help improve the longevity and quality of life for metastatic breast cancer patients.

A brief summary of the issues surrounding breast cancer in Black women, from diagnosis through survivorship, from Sisters Network, a national African American breast cancer survivorship organization.

In this video, oncology nurse Pat Washington, RN, PhD, OCN, talks with breast cancer advocate Tiah Tomlin about the beliefs and barriers that keep Black people from getting good pain care.

This organization provides a range of information to educate and support African Americans in their journeys with breast cancer and survivorship.

Almost half of all women age 40 and older are found to have dense breasts. This page answers questions about breast health and screening related to your breast density status.

This information will help you understand what it means if your mammogram report says you have dense breast tissue.

Women with dense breasts have a higher risk of getting breast cancer. Learn more about why breast density is important and what to do if you have dense breasts.

Learn more about genetics and cancer by exploring the reosources on the Genetics and Cancer Recommended Resources guide.

Provides general information about hereditary and non-heredity gene mutations and the genes related to breast cancer.

Collection of videos about BRCA and genetic testing.

Learn about the national guidelines that outline who should consider genetic counseling and testing for an inherited mutation linked to cancer.

Jewish families are significantly more susceptible to hereditary breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Learn about this mutation, the role of family history, counseling and testing options, and more from this organization that aims to improve the lives of Jewish people at increased genetic risk for these cancers.

Learn more about sexuality, fertility, and cancer by exploring the resources on the our Recommended Resources guide.

Talks about the impact of breast cancer on a patient's sex life.

Learn about how cancer treatments can affect sexuality, and how to talk about it and cope with it.

This resource contains information about the importance of physical activity for improving cancer survival and increasing general health and fitness. It includes a three-week streaming video exercise series, BeACTive, which meets evidence-based recommendations for people diagnosed with breast cancer.

Information about how controlling your weight, exercising, and eating right may help lower your risk of your breast cancer coming back.

Reviews the aspects of a healthy lifestyle, focusing on the positive influence for breast cancer survivors.

ABCD’s primary focus is providing one-to-one support for breast cancer patients. They provide free, personalized information and individual support to patients, families, and friends.

Offers programs and services in person, online, via phone, and in print.

Provides dedicated, experienced support for women facing breast and ovarian cancers, including a helpline.

Tips for caregivers on caring for their spouse or partner and themselves after a breast cancer diagnosis.

YSC focuses on the issues unique to young women who are diagnosed with breast cancer. They provide information and support services, including one-on-one peer support and online forums.

Through the lens of a young woman with breast cancer, this site addresses prognosis, treatment, fertility concerns, clinical trials, financial concerns, and support.

Reviews the special concerns of breast cancer during pregnancy.

Information about breast feeding after a variety of treatment types, including chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery.