#University of Hawaii Cancer Center

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.

Cancer impact in Hawaiʻi examined in UH Cancer Center report 

Annually, an average of 7,393 Hawaiʻi residents are diagnosed with invasive cancer and 2,393 individuals die from this disease. There are more than 66,779 Hawaiʻi residents who are cancer survivors.

Ige Vetoes Bill Repealing Tobacco Prevention Funds

Governor Ige yesterday vetoed HB1296, a bill that would have repealed the Hawaiʻi Tobacco Prevention and Control Trust Fund (Trust Fund) to fill budget shortfalls. The bill was sent back to the house — along with his 26 vetoes announced yesterday — citing the state’s improved financial situation.

Former Maui Student Does Cancer Research on O‘ahu

Former Maui High School student Phyllis Raquinio is among a group of 19 students conducting cancer research at the UH Cancer Center this summer.

UH, Queen’s Receive $2.3M to Study Liver Cancer

Two scientists from the University of Hawaii Cancer Center and The Queen’s Medical Center have received a five-year $2.3 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to study liver cancer.