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Saturday, October 4

DIET & NUTRITION for the Cancer Journey

Name: DIET & NUTRITION for the Cancer Journey
Start: 2025-10-04T08:00:00-10:00
End: 2025-10-04T11:00:00-10:00
Location: Sullivan Conference Center, UH Cancer Center

By University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center

Join Us for Diet & Nutrition for the Cancer Journey - an ‘Ohana Pink event presented by the Susan C. Hirano Cancer CARE Community.

Date and time

Location

Sullivan Conference Center, UH Cancer Center

701 Ilalo Street Honolulu, HI 96813

Agenda

Untitled agenda

7:45 AM

Registration

8:00 AM

Blessing

Marie Kainoa Fialkowski Revilla, PhD, RDN, LD, IBC, CLC

Associate Researcher and Director of Nutrition Support Shared Resource, University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center

8:10 AM

Welcome and Introductions

Jami Fukui, MD

Associate Researcher, University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center and Breast Medical Oncologist, Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children

8:15 AM

Introduction to the University of Hawai'i Cancer Center

Esme M. Infante

Director of Communications, University of Hawai'i Cancer Center

8:20 AM

Nutrition: a Patient and Cultural Practitioner Perspective

Sharon Ka'iulani Odom, RD, MPH

Executive Director, Hawai‘i Good Food Alliance, and Breast Cancer Survivor and Cultural Practitioner

8:40 AM

BREAK

8:50 AM

Cooking Demonstration

Tammy Mahealani Smith

Native Hawaiian Chef and Cultural Practitioner

9:30 AM

BREAK

9:50 AM

Panel Presentation and Q & A

10:05 AM

Wellness Tables and Poster Presentations

10:55 AM - 11:00 AM

Closing and Thank You

Jami Fukui, MD

Associate Researcher, University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center, and Breast Medical Oncologist, Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children

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Highlights

3 hours
In person

About this event

Charity & Causes • Healthcare

Event Summary:

Discover how diet and nutrition play a vital role in supporting all cancer patients. Learn from nationally recognized researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center and community partners who are at the forefront of innovative studies aimed at improving patient care and outcomes. Let’s eat healthfully!

Learn about nutrition’s role in cancer care
Explore innovative research and cultural insights
View a live cooking demonstration
Access local farmers' resources
Connect with supportive community organizations
Meet cancer survivors and others in Hawai‘i's cancer community

Our Cancer CARE Community is here for you and your loved ones, offering heartfelt support and aloha. You'll receive guidance on the latest treatments, emotional well-being resources, practical assistance with navigating care and more.

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University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center

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