Young Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders face highest cancer death rates
The new research highlights the importance of disaggregating Asians and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders cancer data.
International workshop to highlight latest in breast density, cancer risk
The 10th International Breast Density & Cancer Risk Assessment Workshop will be held June 7–9 in Kailua-Kona.
Cold sores for 2 months leads to oral cancer diagnosis
In observance of National Oral Cancer Awareness Month, the UH Cancer Center underscores the importance of early detection.
Stomach growling was caused by colon cancer, get screened
Cancer of the colon and rectum are the third most frequently diagnosed cancer in Hawaiʻi.
National cancer clinical leadership role for UH researcher
Stephanie Si Lim will serve on the Association of American Cancer Institutes Physician Clinical Leadership Initiative Steering Committee.
Non-invasive detection of breast cancer earns PhD student dissertation award
Lambert Leong is the 2022–23 recipient of the Clifford K. Mirikitani & John M. Mirikitani Outstanding Dissertation Award.
Smart phones and watches in space will help monitor astronauts’ body composition
A UH Cancer Center team will measure body shape and mass composition of astronauts in space.
UH Cancer Center hosts 3 Nobel laureates, top scientists at symposium
International leaders in various fields of cancer research, science and medicine will convene at the 14th Annual Weinman Symposium, January 25–27.
Improved cancer therapies could spring from mesothelioma discovery
Researchers hope the likely explanation for the improved survival rate of mesothelioma can be used to treat other cancers.
Improving breast cancer outcomes for Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders
The new findings can make the immunotherapy work better and diminish more cancer cells.
