The Hawai‘i Department of Health will host the Hawai‘i Colorectal Cancer Summit 2026 on Friday July 24, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the ‘Alohilani Resort in Waikīkī. The summit will serve as an opportunity for cancer stakeholders – including patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, advocacy organizations, researchers, policymakers and health insurers – to unite around a shared commitment to prevent and treat colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer, in Hawai‘i residents.
The public, especially those who are interested in or who have been affected by colorectal cancer, are invited to register for the Colorectal Cancer Summit 2026 at CRC Summit Registration. The deadline to register to attend in-person or virtually is Thursday, July 23. There is no cost to attend.
“By rallying around colorectal cancer, stakeholders can strengthen public awareness, increase screening rates, improve timely diagnosis and address disparities that disproportionately affect underserved communities,” said Director of Health Dr. Kenneth Fink. “Collective action fosters collaboration, accelerates research, informs policy and ensures that every person at risk or living with colon cancer has access to high-quality, patient-centered care.”…