Our nationally recognized, highly trained doctors and staff are committed to providing top-quality, comprehensive, and well-coordinated cancer care for adults and children.
We want patients to benefit from the latest medical breakthroughs, so we participate in research and clinical trials. Our specialized cancer care means that patients can be treated at home in Hawaii, close to their network of family and friends.
We know that dealing with cancer is more than a medical issue. Our support programs help patients and families cope with the challenges of both the disease and the treatment.
Cancer Center at Kapiolani
Kapiolani Women’s Cancer Center
The Kapiolani Women's Cancer Center is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of gynecologic cancers, including ovarian, endometrial, cervical, vulval, and vaginal cancers. The only center of its kind in the state, Kapiolani strives to provide the highest level of women's cancer care in Hawaii, where a woman's support network of family and friends can be an integral part of the treatment and healing process. In addition, the center offers patients the opportunity to participate in state-of-the-art clinical trials in collaboration with the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii and the National Cancer Institute.
Gynecologic Oncology Services
- Evaluation and treatment of gynecologic cancers and pre-cancerous conditions, including ovarian and pelvic masses and cervical lesions
- Outpatient cervical dysplasia treatment, LEEP, colposcopy, biopsy, cryotherapy
- Complex gynecologic surgery for pelvic and malignant conditions
- Laparoscopy
- Chemotherapy, hydration, and blood components
- Research protocol availability, eligibility assessment, enrollment, and monitoring
Breast Medical Oncology Services
- Consultation service
- Lab support
- Chemotherapy, hydration, and blood components
- Research protocol availability, eligibility assessment, enrollment, and monitoring
Women's Cancer Risk Program
- Cancer risk assessment
- Genetic counseling/testing, when appropriate, for breast, colon and/or ovarian cancer
- Personalized care plan, including cancer surveillance and/or risk reducing operations and therapies
Complementary Services
Services available at the center or by referral:
- Healing touch
- Nutritional or dietary counseling
- Psychological counseling
- Support groups
- Other services as needed
Kapiolani Women’s Cancer Center: 1-808-983-6090
Kapiolani Comprehensive Children's Cancer Center
According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), children's survival rates are 20- 40 % better when their care is coordinated by a pediatric oncologist, and treatment is received at a comprehensive, multidisciplinary cancer center.
As a member of the NCI-sponsored Children's Cancer Group, Kapiolani's Comprehensive Children's Cancer Center adheres to the institute's strict standards and provides this highly specialized care here in Hawaii, saving families the added stress of traveling to the mainland for treatment. Our team includes pediatric oncologists, pediatric surgeons, specialist surgeons (e.g. neurosurgeon or urologic surgeon), radiation oncologists, pathologists, nurses, consulting pediatric specialists, psychiatrists, oncology social workers, nutritionists, and home health care professionals — all with expertise in treating children and adolescents with cancer.
Thirty years ago, when children were diagnosed with cancer, only about 30% survived. Today, more than 75% of children diagnosed with cancer are overcoming the disease, in great part due to the availability of clinical trials. These research studies represent the latest cancer treatment available in the country.
- Kapiolani has more than 95 clinical trials for the treatment of children's cancer
- 85% of Kapiolani's pediatric cancer patients that qualify are taking advantage of one of these new treatment protocols
- Clinical trials are offered in partnership with the University of Hawaii and the Cancer Research Center
Pediatric Ambulatory Unit: 1-808-983-8551
This service is available at: Kapiolani Pali Momi Straub Wilcox