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Everyone impacted by cancer is invited to “Quest for a Cure,” a symposium series hosted by the University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Cancer Center<\/a>, starting July 10, in Kakaʻako<\/span>. The first of three monthly events, themed “Raising Awareness of Sarcoma…the Forgotten Cancer,” coincides with Sarcoma Awareness Month.<\/p>\n

Admission is free, and the public can attend in-person or online. Register by noon on July 10 for the first event<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sarcoma, a rare cancer and often overlooked disease affecting connective tissues, is critical to diagnose early. In Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span>, about 192 residents are diagnosed annually, comprising 2% of adult and 14% of pediatric cancers statewide. <\/p>\n

Moderated by Shane Morita, head of surgical oncology at UH<\/abbr> Cancer Center, the event includes personal stories from sarcoma survivors Brynner Kekua and Caroline Huff, and caregiver Wendy Suite. <\/p>\n

UH<\/abbr> Cancer Center Director Naoto T. Ueno, a two-time cancer survivor who has faced sarcoma himself, highlights the center’s dedication to empowering patients and building a supportive community. “While the UH<\/abbr> Cancer Center may have been perceived in the past as dedicated almost exclusively to groundbreaking cancer research; moving forward, we want to show how we are also empowering patients in Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span>\u2019s unique and diverse community, providing knowledge and support for their cancer journey,” he said.<\/p>\n

Upcoming events<\/h2>\n

“Quest for a Cure” is supported by Friends of the UH<\/abbr> Cancer Center<\/a>. Future events include August 24 (Diet, Nutrition and Cancer) and September 18 (Patient Empowerment and Navigation). For more information, visit the event website, call (808) 564-5835, or email events@cc.hawaii.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Read more on the UH<\/abbr> Cancer Center website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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