Healthier Hawaii: September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Dr. Wade Kyono, a pediatric oncologist at Kapiolani Medical Center explains how common pediatric cancer is in Hawaii and whether we should be concerned.
Published: Sep. 14, 2022 at 7:28 AM HST|Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 9:42 AM HST

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. A cancer diagnosis is scary for anyone, especially kids and their families, but with new research and technology, many forms of pediatric cancer are curable.

Dr. Wade Kyono is a pediatric oncologist with Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children. He explains how common pediatric cancer is in Hawaii and whether we should be concerned.

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