Veteran journalist and eight-time Emmy award-winner Lu Ann Cahn joined WCAU in 1987. She can currently be seen every weekday at 11a.m. as the co-host "The 10! Show", NBC 10's daily lifestyles and entertainment program.

Cahn is most admired by her colleagues and viewers for her personal story of battling breast cancer at the age of 35. Through her struggle and determination conquering this disease, she has heightened the awareness and importance of breast self-exam and mammography testing. Her 1992 special report, "Breast Cancer: My Personal Story," won her a national Clarion award and two Mid-Atlantic Regional Emmys. Cahn also co-authored the book "Simple Steps: 10 Weeks to Getting Control of Your Life," which was published by New American Library in 2003 and featured on "The Today Show."

Passionate about her causes, Cahn is an honorary board member of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, and is the emcee of their annual renaissance ball. A native of Columbus, Ohio, Cahn graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Georgia. She lives in Montgomery County her family.

For a complete bio, contact Kathleen Burke at kathleen.burke@nbc.com, or Lauren Bacigalupi at lauren.bacigalupi@nbc.com.