At the start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Illinois Department of Public Health is reminding Illinoisans that early detection is the most effective way to prevent the deadly disease, which is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women.
Officials said regular mammograms can help find breast cancer at an early stage when treatment is most successful. This is why anyone who might have put off getting screened in recent years, due to the pandemic or other reasons, should schedule an exam with their provider.