Video: Hirono Statement  -- “A recent scan showed some small spots in my Thyroid gland.  I will be undergoing immunotherapy for the next three months.”

HNN: Traditionally the 5-year survivability rate for stage four kidney cancer is less than 10 percent, but newer treatments like immunotherapy are improving the statistics.

SA: Sen. Hirono announces ‘small spots’ on (sic) thyroid gland following cancer surgery  “And of course I will be running for re-election in 2018,” she said….

CB: After Kidney Cancer Treatment, Hirono Reports ‘Spots’ On (sic) Her Thyroid

HNN: Hirono to undergo cutting-edge treatment in cancer fight

May, 2017: Hirono Cancer is 'Stage 4'

Cancer Society: Stage 4 Kidney Cancer Survival Rate is 8%

Cancer Society: Cancer Immunotherapy