Breast cancer Stories

Kenyan breast cancer patients to pay 67pc less for treatment under new deal with Roche
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 29, 2025

The agreement, formalised through an MoU, is part of the government’s broader efforts to strengthen financial protection for cancer patients in line w...

Scientists discover two new breast cancer genes in African women
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 15, 2025

The findings offer new insight into the genetic risks of the disease in African populations and highlight the need for more inclusive genomic research...

Alone in the fight: Nairobi mother shares breast cancer battle after husband walks away
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 26, 2025

Coupled with family pressures and the high cost of follow-ups, many patients drop out of treatment or fail to adhere to therapy.

Capivasertib: A breakthrough drug for advanced breast cancer patients
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 11, 2025

In a clinical trial of 708 women, when capivasertib was combined with hormone therapy, it doubled the time before cancer progressed, from 3.6 months t...

Kenya battles rising cervical cancer cases as 9 women die daily
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 30, 2025

To tackle the crisis, the Ministry of Health has launched a nationwide vaccination campaign targeting 14-year-old schoolgirls. 

From fear to strength: One woman’s triumph over breast cancer woes
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 09, 2024

The fear of dying consumed Wambo, leading her to withdraw from everyone around her.

Isiolo patients with non-communicable diseases demand special wing
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jul 25, 2024

The breast cancer survivor said patients battling the killer disease were being forced to travel to Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital's Cancer Centr...

Understanding breast cancer: Key questions and answers
Patel Okumu  |  Dec 13, 2023

Breast cancer, a pervasive health concern affecting individuals worldwide, demands our attention and understanding throughout the year.

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