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People attend ‘Ohana Pink event for cancer

The ‘Ohana Pink event Sunday included exhibits and information from the American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen, Breast Cancer-Hawai‘i, REHAB Hospital of the Pacific and University of Hawaii Cancer Center’s clinical partners Hawai‘i Pacific Health and The Queen’s Medical Center.

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Members of Na Wahine Hula Akala are breast cancer thrivers, led by Kumu TeMoana Makolo, in middle with pink shawl. Studies have found that hula decreases inflammation-related cytokines and offers psychosocial benefits to survivors.
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Studies have found that hula decreases inflammation-related cytokines and offers psychosocial benefits to survivors. Kumu Iwalani Tseu, third from left, and Kumu TeMoana Makolo. Studies have found that hula decreases inflammation-related cytokines and offers psychosocial benefits to survivors. Kumu Makolo leads the Na Wahine Hula Akala hula halau which has breast cancer thrivers.
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Jami Fukui, a UH Cancer Center researcher and clinician who was the organizer of the ‘Ohana Pink event, relayed the promise of the latest scientific developments in breast cancer as she spoke about “Past, Current, Future Pivotal Breast Cancer Clinical Trials in Hawaiʻi.”
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Director Naoto T. Ueno, left, Susan Hirano, Breast Cancer Thriver, Jami Fukui, a UH Cancer Center researcher and clinician who was the organizer of the ‘Ohana Pink event.
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The ‘Ohana Pink event Sunday included exhibits and information from the American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen, Breast Cancer-Hawai‘i, REHAB Hospital of the Pacific and University of Hawaii Cancer Center’s clinical partners Hawai‘i Pacific Health and The Queen’s Medical Center.
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Guests were given carnations after the presentation.
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Ashley Marumoto, second from left, Hideko Yamaguchi, and Kristy Fujinaga gave out information at the Queen’s Medical Center table.
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Zumba organizer, Debbie Azama-Park, middle, did zumba in the courtyard.
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Zumba dancers in courtyard.