Cancer,colorectal cancer Stories

One glass of milk a day could help prevent bowel cancer - study
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 12, 2025

Sources such as milk, yoghurt, vegetables, and even calcium in tea and coffee were found beneficial.

Uncorking the truth: US Surgeon General warns of alcohol’s hidden cancer risks
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 05, 2025

Cancer ranks as the third leading cause of death in Kenya, representing a significant public health challenge that heavily impacts families, communiti...

Contractors failing to deliver government projects risk termination, Ruto warns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 01, 2025

The President expressed dissatisfaction with the progress of the Kisii Cancer Centre project, highlighting concerns over delays despite having made pa...

Volleyball icon Janet Wanja to be buried on January 3 at Lang’ata Cemetery
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 30, 2024

Wanja was a member of the Kenyan team that won the historic FIVB World Grand Prix title in Australia in 2015.

Breakthrough study: Self-administered HPV tests enhance cervical cancer screening
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 28, 2024

A key advantage of this method is its efficiency; risk assessment can be performed immediately after the HPV self-test without requiring additional la...

Malkia Strikers legend Janet Wanja dies after battling cancer
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 27, 2024

The 40-year-old, celebrated for her long and decorated career with Malkia Strikers and Kenya Pipeline, died on Thursday while receiving treatment at a...

How unregulated tobacco products in Kenya are posing serious public health threat
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 15, 2024

According to The Lancet, more than 300 million people worldwide use smokeless tobacco products. 

Public warned over unregistered and substandard cancer drug in the market
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 11, 2024

In a statement on Wednesday, the PPB expressed concern that the unregistered and substandard version of this critical drug poses significant risks to...

African men most at risk of prostate cancer – new study flags genetic causes
The Conversation  |  Dec 10, 2024

Evidence emerging in the literature suggests that genetic risk factors significantly contribute to the development of prostate cancer.

The growing threat of smokeless tobacco: Health risks and rising usage
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 10, 2024

Data reveals that 14.5 per cent of secondary school students and 6.0 per cent of primary school pupils in Kenya have used tobacco at some point in the...

PPB recalls cancer drug Flurasted 500 (5-Fluorouracil) Injection, Batch No. HHP24017
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2024

All healthcare practitioners and dispensing pharmacies directed to immediately stop the use and sale of the batch.

Rwandan scientists harness AI to revolutionise cancer diagnoses, antenatal care
Amina Wako  |  Nov 20, 2024

Launched in October 2023 as an extension of IRCAD France, IRCAD Africa focuses on training, research, and development in minimally invasive surgery.

Why health promoters need to address hesitant uptake of HPV vaccine
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 23, 2024

There is no cure for HPV itself, but treatments are available for the conditions it causes. 

FDA approves Astellas' gastric cancer therapy
Reuters  |  Oct 19, 2024

Gastric cancer accounts for about 1.5% of all new cancers diagnosed in the United States each year, according to the American Cancer Society.

Kwale's first oncology centre opens, bringing cancer care closer to patients
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 19, 2024

The Kwale Oncology Centre is set to ease the burden on cancer patients in the coastal region.

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.

Mombasa County to provide free cancer screening as tribute to late actress Winnie Bwire
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 16, 2024

The initiative, which aims to promote early detection and treatment, was unveiled during a memorial service for actress Winnie Bwire, popularly known...

Study finds new rectal cancer treatment could lower recurrence rates and avoid surgery
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 31, 2024

The study, conducted at Uppsala University in Sweden and published in eClinicalMedicine, found that TNT led to tumour disappearance rates that were do...

Over Sh20bn worth of cancer drugs distributed to Kenyan hospitals in last three years
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 19, 2024

According to the National Cancer Registry System of Kenya (NACARE-KE), the country records 42,116 new cancer cases annually, with 27,092 deaths attrib...

National Cancer Institute on the spot over Sh200 million expenditure irregularities
Amina Wako  |  Aug 14, 2024

The audit revealed a discrepancy of Sh33 million in the reported expenditures on conferences, advertising, bank charges, printing and stationery, canc...

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