Dr. Naoto Ueno and Dr. Toshiaki Iwase conducted a phase II clinical trial at their previous institution, investigating pembrolizumab maintenance therapy's potential. The trial aimed to provide a less toxic alternative to chemotherapy. Read the story uhcancercenter.org/about-us/newsr…

A phase II clinical trial by researchers University of Hawaii Cancer Center shows promise for maintenance therapy in aggressive #breastcancer. The trial evaluated the safety and effectiveness of pembrolizumab, an immune checkpoint inhibitor, following chemotherapy: uhcancercenter.org/about-us/newsr…

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A University of Hawaii Cancer Center researcher is using data from the Multiethnic Cohort (MEC) Study to study a recently recommended blood test for Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis as part of a $140k grant from the Alzheimer's Association ➡️ bit.ly/4cCsI3A #FacesOfManoa #UHMResearch

Leila Kazemi, MS(C), CMRI, clinical research program manager, received the 2024 Dr. Sydney Bonnick Award for Excellence in Densitometry from the International Society for Clinical Densitometry. Follow the link to read the full story uhcancercenter.org/about-us/newsr… #Densitometry

Join us this Sat, June 22, 9 am-12 pm at Mid-Pacific Country Club for the Skin✓ Check Van! We've got sunscreen, educational materials, & tools to measure sun damage. Come learn about skin protection & keep your skin healthy! #SkinCare #SunSafety #UHCancerCentercares

Join us on July 10 at UH Cancer Center for 'Quest for a Cure: Raising Awareness of Sarcoma.' Hear from Brynner Kekua, a sarcoma survivor, and other speakers. Registration deadline: July 5. In-Person:ow.ly/RR1q50Sqx1n Online:ow.ly/vAG550Sqx1m #Sarcoma #UHCancerCares

In partnership with HPH, Dr. Stephanie Si Lim brought CAR-T Therapy to Hawaiʻi last year, offering new hope for cancer patients. Watch the video to hear about the future of CAR-T Therapy in Hawaiʻi! #CancerImmunotherapyAwarenessMonth #CAR-T #UHCancerCenter #UHCancerCentercares

Join Dr. Morita and other speakers at the "Quest for a Cure: Raising Awareness of Sarcoma" on July 10 at the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center. Register by July 5: In-Person:ow.ly/RR1q50Sqx1n Online:ow.ly/vAG550Sqx1m. #Sarcoma #UHCancerCanterCares

Drs. Haining Yang & Michele Carbone (UH Cancer Center) and Dr. Taylor Ripley (Baylor College of Medicine) secured a $2.5M grant for pioneering mesothelioma research from the NCI. Full story: ow.ly/syk850Sxrkr #Mesothelioma #Grant #UHCancerCentercares #BaylorMedicine

Attention, breast cancer patients in Hawai'i: If you're 18 or older, residing in Hawai'i, and have been in treatment for at least two months after Jan. 1, 2023, please consider joining our study; you'll be making a significant contribution toward improving cancer care in Hawai'i.

Looking to sharpen your knowledge on liver cancer? Explore cutting-edge advancements in liver cancer research, treatment, and care at the 14th Annual Asia-Pacific Primary Liver Cancer Expert Meeting. ow.ly/aGh750SETxw #LiverCancer #CancerResearch #UHCancerCentercares

Meet the incredible team making the successes of the UH Cancer Center happen! During our Employee Appreciation Day/OHANA Connection event on 7/12 at our campus, we celebrated everyone's contributions, especially in anticipation of renewing our NCI designation. #UHCancerCenter

Congratulations to the UH Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office on their recent recognition by SWOG and Alliance! Audits have highlighted their commitment to enhancing cancer research through improved operations and data management. ow.ly/8tXs50SJx6w #UHCancerCenter

More than 35 volunteers from UH Cancer Center and JABSOM, plus friends, teamed up with NOAA and AlohaOceanPlus for a Waimānalo Beach cleanup on July 21 following NOAA’s Marine Debris Survey Protocol. #CommunityService #BeachCleanup #UHCancerCentercares #UHCancerCenter

📅 Save the Date! Join us for our second 2024 Quest for a Cure event: Diet, Nutrition and Cancer on August 24, 10 AM - 12 PM at the UH Cancer Center. Arm yourself with info on our latest research and get tips on healthy eating for cancer prevention. Registration info coming soon!

Mahalo to Jay Shidler for his $1M donation to the UH Cancer Center! His support launches the Director’s Innovation Fund, boosting research, professional development, and outreach led by Dr. Ueno. This helps us prepare for the Ho'ōla EPCRC, opening in 2025. rb.gy/ivw8jm

Meet Leimomi Golis, a two-time cancer survivor, at "Quest for a Cure: Diet, Nutrition, and Cancer" on August 24 at UH Cancer Center. Hear her journey and experts share how local foods can help prevent, manage, and reduce cancer recurrence. Register: go.hawaii.edu/8Ga.

In September, we will raise awareness for prostate cancer. Join us on Sept 10, 2024, from 5-7 PM at the UH Cancer Center for a forum hosted by Dr. Charles Kim and Us TOO Hawaii. RSVP by Aug 26 to Gary Kim at [email protected] or (808)4869675. Zoom available. #ProstateCancer

Meet Francis Robles, liver cancer survivor and a speaker at “Quest for a Cure: Liver Cancer,” Sept 18, 5-7 p.m. at the UH Cancer Center. Discover liver cancer’s impact, symptoms, treatments, and ongoing research. go.hawaii.edu/kra #QuestForACure #UHCancerCenter