5th annual Paint the Lake Pink Walk highlights discussion about breast density
A walk in the northwest suburbs is celebrating a special milestone while focusing on starting conversations that could save lives.
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A walk in the northwest suburbs is celebrating a special milestone while focusing on starting conversations that could save lives.
The ten patients, along with their family members and care teams, were honored and celebrated Sunday's annual Real Bears Fans Wear Pink game.
For a woman battling breast cancer, a little bit of comfort can go a long way. A group of women in Mount Prospect is doing their part to help patients – one pillow at a time.
The walk held over the weekend in Lake Zurich aimed to remind people of the importance of knowing their density, as it can impact breast cancer screenings.
Beatrix, along with other participating restaurants, will donate a portion of the proceeds made from a special menu item towards breast cancer research.
Pastry chef and partner of the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation, Yasmin Gutierrez, shared the secret to making the perfect sugar cookie.
The denser the breast, the harder it is to detect breast cancer with a mammogram alone.
The CDC encourages women to get regular mammogram screenings after they turn 40, but too often, women are unable or unsure about getting screened.
The CDC encourages women to get regular mammogram screenings after they turn 40, but too often, women are unable or unsure about getting screened. Dr. Yvonne Karney, an OB/GYN from Crystal Lake talks more about the issue.
Founder Leslie Yerger and Director of Development and Public Relations Laura Matuszewski are working to empower women to make sure having dense breasts no longer hinders an early diagnosis of breast cancer. They discuss their mission as well as their upcoming walk this weekend.
Approximately 11% of women diagnosed with breast cancer are under the age of 40. The number continues to rise. According to a recent report from the American Cancer Society, that number keeps growing.
The Southwest Side high school is hosting the event in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The school's president, Carey Harrington, along with students and co-presidents of the Science National Honors Society, Brynn Peloquin, and Evie Skog, talk more about the event.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and a new survey reveals many adults don't know about problematic warning signs. CBS 2's Michael George reports on one woman's story and what she never expected.
"Programs like this, they save women's lives."
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - and we all know early detection is key. But one group wants women to know sometimes a mammogram isn't enough.
CBS 2's Audrina Bigos talked with a woman who works to educate and support women through the breast cancer treatment process.
It's been almost one year since a beloved teacher passed away from her battle with breast cancer.
Students at Hillcrest High School in Country Club Hills plan to create chalk murals outside the Advocate South Suburban Hospital.
"I think 'I Cancer-Vive' is one of those things that you can be able to watch, and you'll see yourself on that stage, and you'll have hope to become a better person," actress Nicole Reed said.
An Illinois police department is bringing awareness to breast cancer this month with a unique squad car design.
