🆕 JAMA Network Open 👀 I've seen YOUNG Hawaiians DIE too soon w/ cancer 📉10y NHPI+AIAN survival gaps = dismal 🔍Indigenous erasure continues to omit these facts 💪🏾Proud of this incredible team of mentors, epi experts, & #nextGen Indigenous scholars 🔗jamanetwork.com/journals/jaman…

This study finds racial disparities in adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer outcomes. Indigenous populations have lower cancer survival rates for cancers with the widest survival gaps. Indigenous inclusion is necessary in AYA cancer research. ja.ma/3Xqw3wQ

From JAMA Network Open: Study finds racial disparities in adolescent & young adult (AYA) cancer outcomes. Indigenous population have lower cancer survival rates for cancers w/ widest survival gaps. Indigenous inclusion is necessary in AYA cancer research. ja.ma/3XldhqN

New study finds worse cancer outcomes for young minority in U.S. english.news.cn/20240831/ef0f0…

🖤Despite advancements, these findings remind us that we do not yet live in a truly modern world where all patients receive equal care and opportunities for survival. ⁦⁦JAMA Network⁩ ⁦OncoAlert⁩ jamanetwork.com/journals/jaman…

🙌🏽 Could not have done it without this stellar Native Hawaiian scholar! Kaeo Kekumano’s steadfast dedication to healing the health of our lāhui is inspiring. Whichever #medschool gets him sure is lucky 🏆

Mahalo for the invite, excited for a busy week ahead 🏛️

Congrats to Jacqueline B. Vo, PhD, RN, MPH Jaimie Z. Shing, PhD, MPH

Tamatoa Tepuhiarii shares our stories of nuclear testing in Ma’ohi Nui/French Polynesia from 1966-1996 It’s important to keep talking about this bc the consequences are far from over (environment, social and health-wise) abc.net.au/pacific/progra…

Congratulations to the 10 recipients of the inaugural ASTRO-BCRF Trainee Travel Awards to foster diversity, equity and inclusion at #ASTRO24. Learn more: astro.org/about-astro/di…

Honored to be one of 10 recipients of the ASTRO-BCRF Trainee Travel Award. Excited to attend #ASTRO2024 in Washington, DC, and advance equity in cancer care!

Mana and legacy

Woohoo Tamatoa Tepuhiarii !

📊 Hoʻomaikaʻi Drs. Ryan Hiroshi Keli'i Shontell & DeVille for this important JAMA emphasizing data inclusion/visibility for #PacificIslanders is critical for the present & future health of our communities, incl our youth! Together we make change White House Initiative on AA and NHPIs 🔗 jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/…

🎗️As an aspiring #BreastCancer #RadOnc I’m humbled to receive this ASTRO The Breast Cancer Research Foundation award 👩🏻Hard to believe my maternal aunty who died of breast cancer was dx when she was younger than the age I am now 🆕 Echoed by our teams JAMA Network Open paper 🔗jamanetwork.com/journals/jaman…

🏛️Excited to be in DC today for this inaugural The White House Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Convening 🏝️Excited to learn what the good folks at White House Initiative on AA and NHPIs are up to and engage with some of the top #PacificIslander leaders from across the nation

Sent her off in style. Our Miss Samoa, Miss Pacific Islands, Moemoana Schwenke! We love you Moe 😍

Finally got my white coat! Now I just need to buy my winter coat for the Chicago winters 😂🥶 RUSH Medical College

Never imagined I’d be invited to the White House. But the greatest honor was being surrounded by leaders & kūpuna from across Oceania. Together we fight for recognition of our existence. I will continue to advocate for the health of our Nations 🤙🏽