His family says he was assaulted. His treatment led to a cancer diagnosis

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Paul Michael Hiploto was the victim of an assault by a stranger that caused a traumatic brain injury, according to his family.

He’s now fighting for his life, not from the attack, but from what doctors found when he was being treated – a rare and aggressive cancer.

Loved ones describe Hipolito, 41, as shy, quiet and kind. But his sister said Aug. 2, his the soft-spoken Makiki resident was approached by a stranger and punched in the face…

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