Tag: Cancer

Wetangula: If one has cancer, must we put him or her on chemotherapy?

Moses Wetangula has urged oncologists in Kenya to “resist the temptation” of quickly putting cancer patients on chemotherapy.

How I survived Stage 4 cervical cancer

Margaret Katana from Kilifi county was diagnosed with the cancer three years ago but has battled the disease through chemotherapy, right diet.

Here are 9 misconceptions and facts about cancer

We cower when we hear cancer.

It reads almost like a death sentence. We make our conclusions about it and sometimes, resign ourselves to it.

Farid Fata: The doctor who was sentenced to 45 years in jail for lying to patients they had cancer

Farid Fata was accused of giving unnecessary injections on 553 patients and submitting about Sh3.5B of fraudulent claims to private insurers.

Uhuru, Ruto lead tributes to iconic, resilient Laboso

George Kebaso and Alvin Mwangi @PeopleDailyKe Leaders yesterday poured their condolences to family, friends and constituents of Bomet Governor Joyce Laboso following news of her death.  They eulogised her as a bold woman who served the country diligently.  President Uhuru Kenyatta, his deputy William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga led leaders in mourning Laboso after […]

Joyce Laboso was in deep pain when I visited her, says Raila

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Declare cancer a national disaster, Kabogo tells Uhuru

By Fred Kari Former Kiambu County governor, Mr William Kabogo, has asked President Uhuru Kenyatta to declare cancer a national disaster. Mr Kabogo, who joined other leaders in mourning death of Bomet County governor, Dr Joyce Laboso, said the move would help the government mobilise resources to prioritise cancer detection, treatment and prevention. “I am […]