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Smoking’s impact across racial, ethnic groups focus of UH study
Researchers from the University of Hawai’i Cancer Center collaborated on a study that sheds light on the complex links between smoking habits, epigenetics (the factors beyond DNA sequence that impact gene activity), and the risk of smoking-related diseases, such as lung cancer.
Maui Cancer Resources to host free Growing Stronger 2023 workshop for cancer patients
Maui Cancer Resources is hosting the Growing Stronger 2023 Workshop on June 10, a day-long event designed to provide support and valuable insights for individuals on their cancer journey.
DOH: Colon Cancer rates rise in adults under 50; screening recommended for 45- to 75-year-olds
Colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer, is on the rise among people younger than 50, prompting a recent recommendation for everyone 45-75 years old to get screened, according to the state Department of Health.
DOH reminds 45-75 year olds “now is the time” to get screened for colorectal cancer
The Hawaiʻi state Department of Health is reminding individuals between the ages of 45 and 75 that “now is the time” to get screened for colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer.
Donors Grant Wish of Videography Equipment to Maui Teen Battling Cancer
Interested in content creation, 15-year-old Puanani, who goes by the name “Pua,” wished to have her own videography equipment. Due to COVID-19, Make-A-Wish Hawaiʻi staff on Oʻahu were unable to attend the wish granting, so two Maui volunteers worked to bring her wish to life.
Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i Medicare Plan Top 10 Nationally for Cancer Screening, Diabetes Care
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi’s Medicare plan performed in the top 10 nationally on several measures of quality care, according to the National Committee for Quality Assurance Quality Compass report.
“Bowls For Keiki” to Raise Funds for Keiki Cancer
Funds raised during this year’s event will go towards the launch of the Pacific Cancer Foundation’s Keiki Cancer Program.
