Co-op Bank boosts free cancer screening camp in Kakamega

By Girlie Kendi,

A free cancer screening program has been set up in Kakamega county. The Beth Mugo Cancer Foundation, Co-operative Bank and other partners will host...

Cancer screening

Using blood, saliva, urine to detect cancer: Scientists’ ‘holy grail’

By CNN,

Testing for cancer in blood, urine or even saliva: That approach has been called the "holy grail" for diagnosing the second leading cause of death in...

Don’t believe these common myths about cancer

By Citizen Reporter,

Cancer is that enemy you lose words trying to describe. It is not a respecter of age, gender, social status or even lineage. It strikes when it is lea...

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Women as young as 20 at risk of breast cancer

By Ruth Leonorah,

October is breast cancer awareness month. The annual campaign intends to educate people about the importance of early screening and testing. Acc...

Breast cancer

Breast cancer survivors may have lingering mental health effects

By Reuters,

Breast cancer survivors may be more likely to experience anxiety, depression, sleep troubles and other mental health issues than women who have not be...

Breast cancer

Study shows chemotherapy not needed to treat many breast cancer

By VOA,

After a diagnosis of breast cancer, many women have surgery followed by chemotherapy and radiation. But a new study shows that if the cancer is caught...

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New HIV testing technology to benefit new born babies, says First Lady Margaret Kenyatta

By PSCU,

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta was on Wednesday joined by her Mozambican counterpart Isaura Nyusi to commission the Point of Care Early Infant Diagnosis...

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270 women may have died prematurely after computer error

By CNN,

As many as 270 women in England may have died because they were not called for a final breast cancer screening, the British government disclosed on We...

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7 women die of cervical cancer daily in Kenya – study

By Wahome Gitonga,

Seven women die of cervical cancer every day in Kenya, it has been revealed. A presentation by the Cancer Institute acting Chief Executive Officer ...

Early Cancer Diagnosis Could Save Millions of Lives-WHO

By VOA,

The World Health Organization reports the lives of millions of the 8.8 million people who die every year from cancer could be saved if the disease was...

Researchers credit Obamacare with helping find early-stage cancer

By Reuters,

The Affordable Care Act likely extended the lives of thousands of seniors who took advantage of free screening exams and were diagnosed with treatable...

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Women urged to go for screening even as breast cancer awareness month ends

By Wanja Mbugua,

Even as breast cancer awareness month comes to an end, women have been encouraged to continue going for screenings as this would go a long way toward ...

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Women unclear about breast density, breast cancer risks

By Reuters,

Women are becoming more aware of the term “breast density,” but they aren’t as familiar with its relation to breast cancer risk or mammograms, a...

Laikipia University launches free medical camp

By Peter Mwangi,

Laikipia University has launched a medical camp aimed at creating awareness and treating non-communicable diseases. The free medical camp is expect...

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Women with dense breasts may need annual mammograms

By Reuters,

While most older women might not need breast cancer screening with mammography more often than every three years, some women with dense breasts may ne...

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Meru County Government defends Cancer Screening Initiative

By Elizabeth Asasha,

Meru County government has come out to defend the Free Cancer Testing and Treatment initiative which was launched four months ago after some members o...

Meru Chief Executive for Health William Muraah , Meru County First Lady Phoebe Munya , Meru County Government defends Cancer Screening Initiative against MCAs Criticism

End of ‘Movember’: #MCM – Five Kenyan celebrities who kept the month sacred

By Elainer Mogoa,

Today marks the end of November, rather ‘Movember’. There is no better way to celebrate this end of the month than joining Kenyan celebrities who ...

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How cancer journey inspired woman to help others

By Citizen,

When most people are diagnosed with cancer, they see it as a death sentence and although they seek treatment they have little hope for recovery or liv...

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Judy Njoki: I beat cervical cancer

By Agencies,

Judy Njoki, a 29-year-old mother of three was a new mother and basking in the joy that comes with it. She had just welcomed her youngest child, but...

cervical cancer , faraja cancer support , health

Your Story: Gertrude Wamae Bone Cancer Survivor

By Citizen,