Breast Health Resources
Trusted tools and expert-reviewed information to help you understand your breast cancer risk and next steps.
Guides
Understand Your Risk
Estimate your personal risk of breast cancer.
NCI Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool (Gail Model)
Best for general population baseline risk.
Tyrer-Cuzick (IBIS) Calculator
Detailed risk model that includes family history, hormonal factors, and breast density.
BCSC Risk Calculator
Incorporates breast density into 5-year and 10-year risk estimates.
Dana-Farber AssessYourRisk
Interactive tool to help understand your personal breast cancer risk factors.
Risk tools provide estimates — not diagnoses. Always review results with a healthcare provider.
Screening Guidance
Find the right screening plan based on your risk level.
NCCN Patient Guidelines
Evidence-based screening and detection guidelines for patients.
USPSTF Recommendations
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force screening recommendations.
American College of Radiology (ACR)
ACR recommendations for breast cancer screening.
Screening depends on your individual risk level.
Dense Breast Information
Learn what dense breast tissue means for screening and risk.
DenseBreast-info.org
Comprehensive resource on breast density, risk, and supplemental screening.
FDA Mammography Resources
FDA information on mammography quality standards and breast density reporting.
Dense tissue can increase risk AND make cancer harder to detect.
Genetics & Family History
Understand inherited cancer risk and when to consider genetic testing.
CDC HBOC (Hereditary Breast & Ovarian Cancer)
Information on hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndromes.
NCI BRCA Fact Sheet
Comprehensive fact sheet on BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations.
Consider this if you have multiple relatives with breast or ovarian cancer.
Prevention & Risk Reduction
Explore evidence-based ways to lower your breast cancer risk.
NCI Prevention Resources
National Cancer Institute resources on breast cancer prevention.
American Cancer Society Prevention
ACS guidelines for reducing breast cancer risk.
Prevention strategies differ for average vs. high-risk individuals.
Next Steps & Support
Find clinical trials, treatment guidance, and patient support.
ClinicalTrials.gov
Search for breast cancer clinical trials.
NCI Trial Finder
Find NCI-supported clinical trials for breast cancer.
Cancer.Net (ASCO)
Patient information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology.