chemotherapy Stories

Uganda unveils herbal remedies for cancer care, eyes clinical trials
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 18, 2025

Although still under review, initial research shows promising results, and the institute plans to begin clinical trials, allowing patients to access t...

Left to suffer: A woman’s unrelenting battle with cancer, stigma
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 15, 2025

Her battle began in 2015 when she was diagnosed with Stage 3B breast cancer. At the time, she was a working mother and wife, trying to balance her car...

From misdiagnosis to mission: Breast cancer survivor turns pain into purpose with hand-knit prostheses
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 15, 2025

Mary Mwangi has transformed profound pain into purpose, offering hope to women facing cancer, stigma, and loss, while restoring dignity and rebuilding...

Anti-inflammatory diet cuts death risk in stage 3 colon cancer by 63pc, new study finds
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 08, 2025

The study, conducted by researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, also found that patients who engaged in regular moderate physical activity, s...

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.

How cancer suvivor is offering hope to children diagnosed with the disease
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 14, 2024

“Cancer is a very lonely disease. I lost friends and was always in isolation, which took a toll on me emotionally. It was like an out-of-body experien...

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