Breast Cancer awareness and how to detect it 

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Tammy Carlsrud with Norman Mahnomen Public Health wants to remind women how they can better their chances of detecting breast cancer as early as possible. 

Another way women can help their chances as an early detection is by scheduling regular mammogram appointments. 

Carlsrud also highlighted some symptoms that people should be aware of when they check for breast cancer. 

For more information on breast cancer advice and symptoms talk to your doctor or go to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website www.cdc.gov.