Brand Insights City of Hope® Cancer Center encourages women to be screened for breast cancer Early detection is key When breast cancer is caught and Local woman shares her personal journey of hope treated early, the five-year relative Samantha was sitting on a couch during her sister's birthday party when she first noticed the lump in her breast. The 28-year-old wasn't overly concerned, but she made an appointment with her doctor. After the lump was removed, she received a call from the surgeon. Her diagnosis - stage 2 triple-negative breast cancer-came as a huge shock. Samantha began treatment at another local hospital but switched to City of Hope Cancer Center in Lake County after visiting for a consultation and being impressed with the compassionate, well-coordinated whole-person approach to care, which includes the entire team of experts being under one roof. Samantha underwent chemotherapy, surgery and radiation therapy at City of Hope. Now, nearly 10 years later, not only does Samantha remain cancer- free, she is also a proud mother to a young daughter and, inspired by her experiences to pursue her true passion of helping others, she is helping guide patients and caregivers through their cancer journeys as a behavioral health therapist at City of Hope. Approximately 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime An estimated 11,870 women in Illinois will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024 When detected early, the relative 5-year survival rate is 99% While Samantha's diagnosis was incredibly personal, it was unfortunately not rare. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, and an estimated 11,870 women in Illinois will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024. survival rate is 99%. Early detection may allow for more treatment options and better outcomes, which is why mammograms are crucial. Cancer screenings help check for cancer in individuals who are currently not showing any symptoms. It is recommended that women at an average risk of developing breast cancer begin yearly mammograms at the age of 40. Women at high risk may require additional imaging, such as an ultrasound or MRI. Risk factors Presented by City of Hope Cancer Center We a City of De Samantha and her daughter relax before running the bases during Strike Out Cancer Night at a local ballpark this summer. include carrying or having a first-degree relative with a known BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation; a personal history of breast, ovarian, tubal or peritoneal cancer; a previous biopsy indicating a high-risk lesion; and radiation therapy to the chest area between the ages of 10 and 30. City of Hope Cancer Center offers quick, easy access to breast cancer screenings, with appointments available in as little as one week and results within 24 to 48 hours, on average. City of Hope Cancer Center is recognized as a designated Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center by the American College of Radiology, and the only center in Illinois to be recognized as a Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence TM by the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers program. Should a mammogram indicate a concern, the team can quickly schedule additional testing. To schedule your mammogram at City of Hope Cancer Center, call 844-693-4448 Brand Insights City of Hope® Cancer Center encourages women to be screened for breast cancer Early detection is key When breast cancer is caught and Local woman shares her personal journey of hope treated early , the five - year relative Samantha was sitting on a couch during her sister's birthday party when she first noticed the lump in her breast . The 28 - year - old wasn't overly concerned , but she made an appointment with her doctor . After the lump was removed , she received a call from the surgeon . Her diagnosis - stage 2 triple - negative breast cancer - came as a huge shock . Samantha began treatment at another local hospital but switched to City of Hope Cancer Center in Lake County after visiting for a consultation and being impressed with the compassionate , well - coordinated whole - person approach to care , which includes the entire team of experts being under one roof . Samantha underwent chemotherapy , surgery and radiation therapy at City of Hope . Now , nearly 10 years later , not only does Samantha remain cancer- free , she is also a proud mother to a young daughter and , inspired by her experiences to pursue her true passion of helping others , she is helping guide patients and caregivers through their cancer journeys as a behavioral health therapist at City of Hope . Approximately 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime An estimated 11,870 women in Illinois will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024 When detected early , the relative 5 - year survival rate is 99 % While Samantha's diagnosis was incredibly personal , it was unfortunately not rare . According to the American Cancer Society , approximately 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime , and an estimated 11,870 women in Illinois will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024 . survival rate is 99 % . Early detection may allow for more treatment options and better outcomes , which is why mammograms are crucial . Cancer screenings help check for cancer in individuals who are currently not showing any symptoms . It is recommended that women at an average risk of developing breast cancer begin yearly mammograms at the age of 40 . Women at high risk may require additional imaging , such as an ultrasound or MRI . Risk factors Presented by City of Hope Cancer Center We a City of De Samantha and her daughter relax before running the bases during Strike Out Cancer Night at a local ballpark this summer . include carrying or having a first - degree relative with a known BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation ; a personal history of breast , ovarian , tubal or peritoneal cancer ; a previous biopsy indicating a high - risk lesion ; and radiation therapy to the chest area between the ages of 10 and 30 . City of Hope Cancer Center offers quick , easy access to breast cancer screenings , with appointments available in as little as one week and results within 24 to 48 hours , on average . City of Hope Cancer Center is recognized as a designated Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center by the American College of Radiology , and the only center in Illinois to be recognized as a Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence TM by the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers program . Should a mammogram indicate a concern , the team can quickly schedule additional testing . To schedule your mammogram at City of Hope Cancer Center , call 844-693-4448