Ethnic factor of breast
cancer discussed

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Star-Bulletin staff

Surviving breast cancer and other issues affecting Hawaii's multiethnic population will be discussed at a conference from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Luana Hills Country Club in Kailua.

Dr. Carolyn Gotay, researcher at the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii, said the conference will address special issues relating to Asian and Pacific Island breast cancer survivors.

Her own research focuses on cultural and ethnic differences in breast cancer survival.

"Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Hawaii's women, and, fortunately, more and more women are living with the disease for extended periods or even being cured," said Gotay, who is spearheading the conference.

The Asian & Pacific Islander Breast Cancer Survivorship Conference 2002, sponsored by CRCH, features national and local cancer researchers.

Scheduled speakers include:

>> Marjorie Kagawa-Singer, researcher at UCLA School of Public Health, who will discuss cultural aspects of surviving cancer among Asians and Pacific Islanders.

>> Dr. Patricia Ganz, UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, will give a keynote address on "Long-Term Sequelae of Surviving Breast Cancer."

>> Dr. Paul Morris and lawyer Cathy Morris, luncheon speakers, will describe federal legislation to provide free breast cancer screenings to minority women and funding for treatment.

>> Dr. Laura Weldon Hoque will discuss advances in detecting and treating breast cancer.

The cost for participants, including breakfast and lunch, is $30.

For more information or to register, call 564-5832.

The registration deadline is Sept. 3.