Breast cancer is the predominant form of cancer diagnosed in American women, second only to skin cancer, and the leading cause of cancer death, surpassed only by lung cancer. Estimates suggest that one in eight women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime (American Cancer Society, 2013). As with any illness, a breast cancer diagnosis can be extremely difficult and overwhelming, not only during and after treatment, but also as a survivor of the disease. Encouragement, reassurance and support are crucial elements in managing, coping, surviving and living with breast cancer. Support can be initiated through national organizations such as the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Center, which can then connect individuals with regional support at the state, county and local levels. community that can offer extraordinary resources. Programs include financial support, free mammograms, medical resources and support groups. Resources are easily accessible and aim to improve quality of life. Here we will analyze breast cancer statistics, available resources and support groups in Arizona, specifically Maricopa County. In Arizona, breast cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women. According to statistics taken from the Arizona Cancer Registry database and reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services (2012), "In Arizona, an annual average of 48 men and 3,115 women were diagnosed of invasive breast cancer” (Introduction to breast cancer). Additionally, breast cancer ended...... middle of paper ......na Health Matters. (2014). Breast cancer incidence rate: Maricopa County. Retrieved from: http://www.arizonahealthmatters.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=NS-Indicator&file=indicator&iid=7754004Arizona Health Matters. (2014). Breast cancer incidence rate: State. Retrieved from: http://www.arizonahealthmatters.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=NS-Indicator&file=indicator&iid=7773093Arizona Health Matters. (2014) History of mammograms. Retrieved from: http://www.arizonahealthmatters.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=NS-Indicator&file=overview&indid=1007156000012®ionzoom=All+Location+TypesCenters for Disease Control and Prevention. (2012). Health, United States, 2012. Retrieved from: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hus/hus12.pdf#082U.S. News. (2014). Best Hospitals in Phoenix, Arizona Cancer. Retrieved from: http://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/phoenix-az/cancer