The CDC encourages women to get regular mammogram screenings after they turn 40, but too often, women are unable or unsure about getting screened.

At the age of 25, you should have a discussion with your PCP about your personal risk factors," Daniele advised.

One in seven women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, but the earlier it’s caught the more likely it can be treated

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.

For most, October is all about the spooky season, but it’s also a month dedicated to raising awareness of a real and scary critical illness: breast cancer. Oct. 1 marked the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month,