Tag: Cancer

Beyond the Diagnosis: How words can change the cancer journey for better or worse  

When a doctor says the word cancer, what happens next often depends…

Words That Heal: Willow Health Media, KESHO put empathy at the heart of cancer care 

Kenyan oncologists strengthened their patient-centred communication skills, exploring how empathy, honesty and…

Diagnosed late, treated last: Why cancer patients in Kenya face poorer odds

Kenya doesn't have unusually high cancer rates. What it has is a system that…

From Scars to Strength: How cancer survivors are redefining care through compassion 

Cancer survivors are turning their own journeys into a lifeline for others,…

Beyond cigarettes: Why Kenya can’t agree on vapes, pouches & smokeless options   

Smoking kills around 12,000 Kenyans annually, and 2.3 million more remain hooked. Vapes and…

Shame, stigma, cost: The hidden barriers fuelling women’s cancers in Kenya 

Many women face long delays between screening and treatment, especially in underserved counties where…

Explainer: Nuclear medicine for cancer treatment, how it works 

A new nuclear medicine treatment called Lutetium-177 PSMA therapy is giving Kenyan…

From wheelchair to walking: How new nuclear cancer drug is giving Kenyan patients a second chance 

Patients using nuclear medicine for cancer treatment have to stay hydrated, flush the toilet…

SHA expands cancer cover to Ksh800,000, deliveries free at level 2-3 facilities

Annual cancer cover has increased from Ksh550,000 to Ksh800,000, giving patients who…

Kenya’s cancer care changing, but late diagnosis is a major challenge 

What happens when patients arrive early, but hospitals aren't ready, the insurance fails, and…

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