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SUMMARY:American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2026
DESCRIPTION:This is personal\, but I share it because for women like me—and nearly 50% of the women in your life—this could make all the difference. I never wanted another woman to go through what I did\, which is why I’m telling my story. \nWhen I was first diagnosed with breast cancer\, the tumor was found in my right breast. Through all the screenings and tests\, my left breast was always labeled “healthy.” But I knew my body\, and I knew I had dense breast tissue—a detail that\, at the time\, felt more like a technicality on my mammogram report than a real risk factor. \nI’m a mom to three amazing daughters. I’ve always tried to set an example when it comes to taking care of our health. And with my mom being a two-time breast cancer survivor\, I thought I was well informed. We talked about breast cancer openly in our family. I was proactive about my screenings\, did my self-exams\, and thought I was doing everything right. But the truth is\, I had no idea how much I didn’t know—especially when it came to dense breast tissue. \nHere’s what I wish everyone knew: Dense breast tissue doesn’t just make cancer harder to see on a mammogram; it actually increases your risk of developing breast cancer. No one explained what that really meant for me\, or what my screening options were. I had to dig for those answers myself\, and it was honestly terrifying. \nI remember sitting in doctor’s offices\, hearing recommendations for a lumpectomy on my right breast. But my intuition—and everything I’d started to learn about dense breast tissue—told me I needed to fight for a double mastectomy. It wasn’t an easy decision\, and it certainly wasn’t easy to advocate for myself every step of the way. I was met with questions\, hesitancy\, and sometimes outright resistance. But I persisted\, because deep down\, I knew something more was going on. \nFour days after my surgery\, my surgeon called and asked if I was sitting down. I’ll never forget her words: “It’s a good thing you listened to your intuition. Your left breast was loaded with cancer. Loaded.” \nDespite every screening\, nothing had shown up in my left breast. The dense tissue had completely masked the cancer. If I hadn’t pushed for that double mastectomy\, my story could have taken a very different turn. That moment changed everything for me. Even with resources\, support\, and a background in health advocacy\, navigating these decisions was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. I kept thinking: If it was this hard for me\, what about women who don’t have the same support or information? What about the women who trust their “all clear” mammogram report\, not realizing that dense breast tissue could be hiding something serious? \nThat’s why I founded For The Love Of Cups. My mission is simple: to make sure no woman is left in the dark about her breast health—especially when it comes to dense breast tissue. We work to educate\, empower\, and support women so they can make informed decisions\, advocate for themselves\, and access the advanced screenings they may need. I want every woman to know that your intuition matters. If something doesn’t feel right\, don’t be afraid to ask questions\, push for more information\, or seek a second opinion. Dense breast tissue isn’t just a line on your mammogram report; it’s a real risk factor that deserves real attention. \nIf my story can help even one woman catch her cancer earlier\, or give her the courage to advocate for herself\, then sharing it is worth every vulnerable moment. You are not alone\, and your voice matters. Together\, we can change the way breast cancer is detected and treated for women with dense breast tissue. Thank you for reading\, for listening\, and for being part of this movement for better breast health. \nWith love and hope\,Lisa Malia Norman
URL:https://mydensitymatters.org/calendar/american-society-of-clinical-oncology-asco-2026/
LOCATION:McCormick Place\, 2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
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SUMMARY:Women's Longevity & Wellness Forum
DESCRIPTION:This is personal\, but I share it because for women like me—and nearly 50% of the women in your life—this could make all the difference. I never wanted another woman to go through what I did\, which is why I’m telling my story. \nWhen I was first diagnosed with breast cancer\, the tumor was found in my right breast. Through all the screenings and tests\, my left breast was always labeled “healthy.” But I knew my body\, and I knew I had dense breast tissue—a detail that\, at the time\, felt more like a technicality on my mammogram report than a real risk factor. \nI’m a mom to three amazing daughters. I’ve always tried to set an example when it comes to taking care of our health. And with my mom being a two-time breast cancer survivor\, I thought I was well informed. We talked about breast cancer openly in our family. I was proactive about my screenings\, did my self-exams\, and thought I was doing everything right. But the truth is\, I had no idea how much I didn’t know—especially when it came to dense breast tissue. \nHere’s what I wish everyone knew: Dense breast tissue doesn’t just make cancer harder to see on a mammogram; it actually increases your risk of developing breast cancer. No one explained what that really meant for me\, or what my screening options were. I had to dig for those answers myself\, and it was honestly terrifying. \nI remember sitting in doctor’s offices\, hearing recommendations for a lumpectomy on my right breast. But my intuition—and everything I’d started to learn about dense breast tissue—told me I needed to fight for a double mastectomy. It wasn’t an easy decision\, and it certainly wasn’t easy to advocate for myself every step of the way. I was met with questions\, hesitancy\, and sometimes outright resistance. But I persisted\, because deep down\, I knew something more was going on. \nFour days after my surgery\, my surgeon called and asked if I was sitting down. I’ll never forget her words: “It’s a good thing you listened to your intuition. Your left breast was loaded with cancer. Loaded.” \nDespite every screening\, nothing had shown up in my left breast. The dense tissue had completely masked the cancer. If I hadn’t pushed for that double mastectomy\, my story could have taken a very different turn. That moment changed everything for me. Even with resources\, support\, and a background in health advocacy\, navigating these decisions was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. I kept thinking: If it was this hard for me\, what about women who don’t have the same support or information? What about the women who trust their “all clear” mammogram report\, not realizing that dense breast tissue could be hiding something serious? \nThat’s why I founded For The Love Of Cups. My mission is simple: to make sure no woman is left in the dark about her breast health—especially when it comes to dense breast tissue. We work to educate\, empower\, and support women so they can make informed decisions\, advocate for themselves\, and access the advanced screenings they may need. I want every woman to know that your intuition matters. If something doesn’t feel right\, don’t be afraid to ask questions\, push for more information\, or seek a second opinion. Dense breast tissue isn’t just a line on your mammogram report; it’s a real risk factor that deserves real attention. \nIf my story can help even one woman catch her cancer earlier\, or give her the courage to advocate for herself\, then sharing it is worth every vulnerable moment. You are not alone\, and your voice matters. Together\, we can change the way breast cancer is detected and treated for women with dense breast tissue. Thank you for reading\, for listening\, and for being part of this movement for better breast health. \nWith love and hope\,Lisa Malia Norman
URL:https://mydensitymatters.org/calendar/womens-longevity-wellness-forum-2026/
LOCATION:Smith Physical Therapy +\, 110 W Woodstock St\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Paint the Lake Pink Walk 2026
DESCRIPTION:This is personal\, but I share it because for women like me—and nearly 50% of the women in your life—this could make all the difference. I never wanted another woman to go through what I did\, which is why I’m telling my story. \nWhen I was first diagnosed with breast cancer\, the tumor was found in my right breast. Through all the screenings and tests\, my left breast was always labeled “healthy.” But I knew my body\, and I knew I had dense breast tissue—a detail that\, at the time\, felt more like a technicality on my mammogram report than a real risk factor. \nI’m a mom to three amazing daughters. I’ve always tried to set an example when it comes to taking care of our health. And with my mom being a two-time breast cancer survivor\, I thought I was well informed. We talked about breast cancer openly in our family. I was proactive about my screenings\, did my self-exams\, and thought I was doing everything right. But the truth is\, I had no idea how much I didn’t know—especially when it came to dense breast tissue. \nHere’s what I wish everyone knew: Dense breast tissue doesn’t just make cancer harder to see on a mammogram; it actually increases your risk of developing breast cancer. No one explained what that really meant for me\, or what my screening options were. I had to dig for those answers myself\, and it was honestly terrifying. \nI remember sitting in doctor’s offices\, hearing recommendations for a lumpectomy on my right breast. But my intuition—and everything I’d started to learn about dense breast tissue—told me I needed to fight for a double mastectomy. It wasn’t an easy decision\, and it certainly wasn’t easy to advocate for myself every step of the way. I was met with questions\, hesitancy\, and sometimes outright resistance. But I persisted\, because deep down\, I knew something more was going on. \nFour days after my surgery\, my surgeon called and asked if I was sitting down. I’ll never forget her words: “It’s a good thing you listened to your intuition. Your left breast was loaded with cancer. Loaded.” \nDespite every screening\, nothing had shown up in my left breast. The dense tissue had completely masked the cancer. If I hadn’t pushed for that double mastectomy\, my story could have taken a very different turn. That moment changed everything for me. Even with resources\, support\, and a background in health advocacy\, navigating these decisions was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. I kept thinking: If it was this hard for me\, what about women who don’t have the same support or information? What about the women who trust their “all clear” mammogram report\, not realizing that dense breast tissue could be hiding something serious? \nThat’s why I founded For The Love Of Cups. My mission is simple: to make sure no woman is left in the dark about her breast health—especially when it comes to dense breast tissue. We work to educate\, empower\, and support women so they can make informed decisions\, advocate for themselves\, and access the advanced screenings they may need. I want every woman to know that your intuition matters. If something doesn’t feel right\, don’t be afraid to ask questions\, push for more information\, or seek a second opinion. Dense breast tissue isn’t just a line on your mammogram report; it’s a real risk factor that deserves real attention. \nIf my story can help even one woman catch her cancer earlier\, or give her the courage to advocate for herself\, then sharing it is worth every vulnerable moment. You are not alone\, and your voice matters. Together\, we can change the way breast cancer is detected and treated for women with dense breast tissue. Thank you for reading\, for listening\, and for being part of this movement for better breast health. \nWith love and hope\,Lisa Malia Norman
URL:https://mydensitymatters.org/calendar/paint-the-lake-pink-walk-2026/
LOCATION:Paulus Park / Lake Zurich\, 200 S Rand Rd\, Lake Zurich\, IL\, 60047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Community Events
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