Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer for American women. Regular mammograms can help detect breast cancer in its earliest stages, and allow for improved treatment options. Due to mammogram improvements, death rates from breast cancer have declined steadily since 1989. You can help end breast cancer by joining the American Cancer Society's "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" walk in Hoffman Estates on Sunday, Oct. 19, at 8 a.m. at Cabela's, 5225 Prairie Stone Parkway. To sign up, visit www.makingstrideswalk.org/northwestsuburbanil.
