Pacific Cancer Foundation

What is a Breast Self Exam? Are Breast Self Exams Useful?

Jeff — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:53:48 +0000

While breast self-exams are not recommended as a substitute for breast screening, most experts encourage women to become familiar with the way their breasts look and feel. This familiarity makes it much more likely that any changes might be detected early on. The American Cancer Society says that BSE (breast self-exams) play a small role in detecting breast cancer, when compared to finding a lump by chance or simply being aware of what is normal. Click here to continue reading…

Na Koa Ikaika Maui Hosting Golf Tournament Benefitting Pacific Cancer Foundation

admin — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 08:50:50 +0000

(Kahului, HI) Na Koa Ikaika Maui, having just completed their second season earlier than expected, has teamed up with the Pacific Cancer Foundation to host the their First Benefit Golf Tournament on September 10^th at the Elleair Maui Golf Club.

The Tournament has been in the planning stages for over two months and is part of the ongoing effort by team ownership to solidify themselves in the community year round. There are already plans for appearances at schools, participation in parades and other events, as well as baseball camps and clinics for kids year round.

The Golf Tournament is set for Saturday September 10^th at the Elleair Maui Golf Club with an 8:00am Shotgun start followed by a Luncheon and Awards Presentation. Space is limited to the first 144 golfers to sign up.

The event has a 4-man scramble format and costs only $100 per player. There will be prizes for Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, Hole-in-One, and lots of raffle prizes.

There are also several Sponsorship Packages still available for companies that want to participate with Tee and Green Sponsorships that include Golf, Lunch, and goodie bags featuring Na Koa Ikaika Maui merchandise and much more.

For information on how you can sign up and participate – call the Na Koa Ikaika Maui office at (808) 270-9106 or go on the Website nakoaikaikamaui.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Bob Elder – VP/GM 714.917.7827

Cancer’s Secrets Come Into Sharper Focus

admin — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 23:31:57 +0000

For the last decade cancer research has been guided by a common vision of how a single cell, outcompeting its neighbors, evolves into a malignant tumor. (Click here to continue reading)