This new title is designed to bring together necessary and valuable information for anyone living with breast cancer, a disease that will affect 13 percent of women in their lifetime. For those providing care and support to individuals with breast cancer, this resource provides easy-to-understand and helpful information and connects readers to many sources of support. Breast Cancer Handbook & Resource Guide offers insightful statistics and reports, as well as discussions about prevention, treatment, and outcomes. • Studies & Statistics About Breast Cancer: This section is 408 pages and includes detailed reports, journal articles, fact sheets, and infographics from sources including the National Cancer Institute, U.S. National Library of Medicine, U.S. Surgeon General, Office of Women’s Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, peer-reviewed journals, and more. Coverage is current, comprehensive, and includes support for cancer patients and caregivers that include topics such as taking time for oneself, supporting loved ones who are being treated for cancer, cancer pain control, and tips for healthy eating. Helpful fact sheets, reports, and journal articles follow, covering the risk factors and common comorbidities, including aging, genetic disorders, hormonal disorders, infertility and reproduction, obesity, substance use disorder, and more. • Breast Cancer Resources: This section includes a wide variety of resources that are available for those diagnosed with breast cancer, their families, and caregivers. These helpful resources include agencies and associations, foundations, libraries and resource centers, research centers, support groups, and more. • Risk Factors: This section details seven key risk factors for developing breast cancer, how they apply to breast cancer, and preventative and treatment options. • Common Comorbid Conditions: This section further details twelve common conditions that tend to occur along with breast cancer. Each condition includes an insightful introduction with key information on the condition, how it relates to breast cancer, and means of prevention and treatment. Additional sections include: Glossary of Terms lists major terms and concepts related to breast cancer. Entry Index lists all directory entries alphabetically. Geographic Index organizes listings alphabetically by state. The Breast Cancer Handbook & Resource Guide is a necessary reference for public and academic libraries, as well as health care collections, providing information crucial to sufferers of depression, their broader support network, case workers, social workers, and other healthcare providers.