Researchers stress importance of mammograms
Researchers found women who miss their first screening could have a 40% higher risk of dying from the disease. Of the 400,000 women studied, nearly a third did not get a recommended mammogram.
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Researchers found women who miss their first screening could have a 40% higher risk of dying from the disease. Of the 400,000 women studied, nearly a third did not get a recommended mammogram.
My Density Matters is putting a spotlight on breast density — an often-overlooked factor in early breast cancer detection. My Density Matters founder Leslie Yerger and director of development and public relations Laura Matuszewski join Jackie Kostek with an explanation of the importance of breast density, and information on a walk to raise awareness.
The Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium is a first-of-its-kind collaboration, uniting all three nationally recognized hospitals to work on research together.
Onetime oncology nurse Peggy Brosnan is also the founder of Climbing for a Cure. She is training to climb Mount Kilimanjaro with friends and family.
Peggy Brosnan fought breast cancer and won the battle — and she said she has never forgotten the kindness of those who helped her along the way. As Suzanne Le Mignot reports, Brosnan is giving back now in a big way.
The beloved VJ and talk show host has died after a battle with breast cancer. She appeared in an interview last October, where she revealed her breast cancer had progressed to stage four.
Misinformation about cancer proliferates online, especially on social media. It's extremely important to see your doctor immediately if you're showing any cancer symptoms, or to get your information from reliable sources like the American Cancer Society or the Mayo Clinic.
A new report found that more women and young adults are having cancer, a shift.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Lynn Sage Foundation has become synonymous with research on the disease.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a name that has become synonymous with breast cancer research in Chicago is Lynn Sage. Her daughter, Laura Sage, gave CBS News Chicago a look at the woman who has done so much to help the fight against the disease.
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.
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.
October is dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer, the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the U.S. outside of skin cancers. As part of the mission to raise awareness, a Chicago nonprofit is teaming up with local restaurants to raise money for breast cancer treatment and prevention.
It was devised by Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry, a prostate cancer survivor.
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital say there is a 17 to 50% disparity between white and Black women, depending on the type of breast cancer.
Any pressure Kuhl feels to perform on the mound is nothing compared to what he and his family went through in the past year.
Kuhl returned to the Major Leagues and joined the White Sox after his wife, Amanda, was declared cancer free. CBS 2's Matt Zahn reports.
Dr. Sarah Friedwald of Northwestern Medicine discusses significant updates to its breast cancer screening recommendations, saying their new approach could save 20% more lives.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains why experts hope more aggressive screening guidelines will help address some concerning breast cancer trends.
"I think there are lots of women out there that don't know that they can get this."
CBS 2's Sara Machi reports even after the cancer is removed, painful and debilitating mobility issues can crop up years or decades afterward. Still, a cutting-edge therapy program is helping some patients.
Actor Olivia Munn's fight with breast cancer is helping other women learn about a risk assessment tool. CBS' Meg Oliver reports the model can help determine an individual's probability of getting the disease.
Actor Olivia Munn said on social media she's had four surgeries in the last 10 months, including a double mastectomy, since being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Actor Olivia Munn was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, she announced on social media Wednesday. She said she's had four surgeries in the last 10 months, including a double mastectomy.
