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UH Cancer Center researchers find drug resistance not end of line for cancer patients
University of Hawaiʻi researchers found that switching the type of drug attached to the antibody in breast cancer treatments could restore benefit after resistance.
Most deadly breast cancer fought with collaborative care, research
The prevalence of inflammatory breast cancer in Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders is concerning, with a study using data from the Queen’s Medical Center Tumor Registry showing an overall rate of 2.6%.
University of Hawai‘i awarded $5.3 million to create program about cancer disparities
University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center researchers Loïc Le Marchand and Jeffrey Berenberg will lead the development of the first Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) in Hawaiʻi that will focus on conducting public impact research that bridge the gap between scientific discoveries and their real-world applications, primarily focusing on local ethnic groups.
Pink Out Color Run raises breast cancer awareness, support for patients, research
More than 130 community members, including breast cancer survivors and thrivers, painted Hilo Bayfront on the Big Island pink in support of the cause Saturday morning during the 5K fun run/walk and accompanying festival
New questionnaire aims to improve breast cancer risk assessment
The Hawaiʻi and Pacific Islands Mammography Registry will launch a new questionnaire this month that aims to standardize breast health information collected at mammography clinics around Hawaiʻi and the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands.
5th Pink Out Color Run in Hilo supports breast cancer survivors and thrivers
The event, sponsored by KBIG-FM in partnership with the American Cancer Society, also raises awareness and funds for the fight against breast cancer.
American Cancer Society to Host Comedy Fundraiser
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of the disease throughout the Hawaiian Islands.
