Healthier Hawaii: Prostate cancer treatments available in Hawaii

Dr. Charles Kim, a urologist at Pali Momi Medical Center, outlines some prostate cancer treatments available in Hawaii, including one unique procedure.
Published: Sep. 25, 2024 at 7:03 AM HST

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Research reveals that prostate cancer continues to be the number one cancer in men in the United States.

About 900 new cases of prostate cancer is reported in Hawaii every year.

Dr. Charles Kim, a urologist at Pali Momi Medical Center, outlines some prostate cancer treatments available in Hawaii, including one unique procedure called “Focal Therapy.”

Dr. Kim also highlights some lifestyle tips that could help in preventing the cancer and when men should consider getting screened.

For more health and wellness tips and information, visit HealthierHawaii.org.