Cancer prevention Stories
According to WHO, the rise in premature deaths is being driven by population growth and ageing, with these chronic diseases now accounting for the maj...
The findings offer new insight into the genetic risks of the disease in African populations and highlight the need for more inclusive genomic research...
Currently, cancer ranks as the third leading cause of death in the country, with a significant number of diagnoses being made at advanced stages, limi...
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...
Evidence emerging in the literature suggests that genetic risk factors significantly contribute to the development of prostate cancer.
The initiative, which aims to promote early detection and treatment, was unveiled during a memorial service for actress Winnie Bwire, popularly known...
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...
The research, which scrutinised millions of medical records, highlights a potential three- to five-fold increase in risk for regular cannabis users.
Misconceptions about the procedure and tales of discomfort and pain have made many hesitate to seek professional advice.
Some of the patients people opt for traditional methods to cure the condition believing it is a curse or witchcraft.
Like other cancer patients across the country, Florence is afraid that delayed treatment could dim her chances of successful treatment.
Kithaka is the Founder and Executive Director of KILELE Health, a Kenyan non-profit organisation that promotes cancer prevention and control using the...
