Navigating Breast Cancer with Compassion and Expertise: Lauren's Journey
Lauren Agena chose to face her Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer diagnosis with a positive mindset. Guided by a compassionate health care team, she underwent treatment and emerged with a renewed sense of energy and purpose.
“I told myself, ‘Lauren, you were diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. You can’t control that, but what can you control?’”
Lauren’s Tips to Take Control of Your Health
Lauren credits a positive mindset to helping her through her cancer journey. Here are her other takeaways to help women take control of their health.
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Know Your Body: Speak Up About Changes That Concern You
“Your health is your priority. It's not being selfish. You need to take care of yourself in order to take care of others.”
A suspicious lump on Lauren’s neck prompted her to seek treatment, which ultimately led to her Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer diagnosis. You know your body best. If you notice any sudden changes to your body or how you feel, contact your primary care provider to get checked.
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Nurture Your Well-Being: Move, Rest and Reconnect
“Being able to move my body is doing so much goodness for me, and it'll help me to be here for a very long time.”
Before her diagnosis, Lauren taught barre fitness classes as a certified instructor. Now, after achieving NED (no evidence of disease) following her breast cancer treatment, she has returned to her "happy place" in the studio. Lauren also stays active by walking around her neighborhood and playing golf.
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Build a Support System: Let Others Lift You Up
“Having a strong community support is huge. I think that's so important to your healing in this journey.”
Lauren leaned on her mother, daughter, fitness community and work family. She also found reassurance from her breast health team at Hawaii Pacific Health. From diagnosis and treatment to navigating survivorship, our team of breast health specialists is here for you and your loved ones every step of the way.
If you need extra support, Hawaii Pacific Health offers monthly support group meetings for breast cancer patients, survivors and their caregivers.
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Get Your Yearly Mammogram: Take Control of Your Breast Health
“I encourage women to get their mammograms, because early detection is the best. Mammograms save lives.”
After her diagnosis, Lauren’s colleagues and friends committed to getting their annual breast cancer screenings yearly. Some even text her following their appointment. “They tell me, ‘I did my mammogram this morning and, you know, I’m really happy I did it.’”
Control What You Can
Use our online appointment scheduler to find a time and date that are convenient for your mammogram.
Receive a Special Gift in October
Women who get a mammogram during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October at one of our medical centers or clinics will receive a special gift. Choose from sun protection arm sleeves or a travel-size reusable lint roller, while supplies last!

Schedule Your Mammogram Today
Our Mammogram Locations
When you schedule your appointment, you will be asked to choose where you would like to have your mammogram. See below for our list of convenient locations.
Oahu
- Kapiolani Women’s Center Hours and Information | Map
- Pali Momi Women’s Center Hours and Information | Map
- Straub Benioff Medical Center Hours and Information | Map
- Straub Benioff Medical Center – Kaneohe Clinic Hours and Information | Map
- Straub Benioff Medical Center – Mililani Clinic & Urgent Care Hours and Information | Map
Kauai
- Wilcox Women’s Center Hours and Information | Map
Schedule a Mammogram Today
Make An AppointmentYou may also schedule your mammogram in MyChart.
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• Please bring a picture ID and your insurance card(s) with you on the day of your appointment.
• Be sure to bring any additional documents provided to you by your physician.
• If you have any questions regarding your insurance coverage, contact your insurance company directly.
Hawaii Pacific Health is proud to be the first health system in Hawaii to have earned the Integrated Network Cancer Program accreditation from the Commission on Cancer.