sarcoma: fighting the forgotten cancer
Courtney TakabayashiReferred to as “the forgotten cancer,” sarcoma is a rare cancer that affects the body’s connective tissues, including bones, muscles, fat, nerves, blood vessels, and cartilage. While rare, the American Cancer Society estimates that in 2025, more than 13,000 new soft tissue sarcomas will be diagnosed, and about 5,400 may be life-threatening. In observance of Sarcoma Awareness Month in July, we talked to Ryon Nakasone, M.D., who specializes in medical oncology and hematology at The Queen’s Health Systems, to learn more about this rare cancer.
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From the Magazine
Take a look at some of the stories that made their way into the spotlight in this season's issue.
kaimana: a legacy in the making
When the HMSA Kaimana Awards & Scholarship Program started 20 years ago, the name “Kaimana,” or diamond in Hawaiian, was meant to represent the multifaceted talent of scholarship recipients who excelled in academics, athletics, community service, and sportsmanship. In celebration of this milestone anniversary, we caught up with seven scholarship recipients and asked them what winning a Kaimana Scholarship means to them.
Learn how surfing is improving kids’ mental health with the help of nonprofit Surfrider Spirit Sessions.
On Oct. 4, 2024, Island Scene writer David Frickman suffered an ischemic stroke, caused by a blood clot in his neck that affected blood flow to the right side of his brain. Frickman shares his recovery story and writes about the various types of therapy he needed in the months after.
Feel like you need some emotional support? It's OK to reach out to a professional counselor. Here are some ways to get the behavioral health care you need.
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