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…
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…
Why women still succumb to cervical cancer, yet the vaccine is free
Kenya introduced the HPV vaccine in 2019 for girls aged 10 to…
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…
Affordable treatment, personalised care: Why breast cancer is no longer a death sentence
Fear, cost, and poor adherence continue to stand in the way of…
Beyond Pink Ribbons: Why breast cancer care is still failing women, how we can fix it
In countries around the world, October is awash in pink. Companies sponsor walks,…
Mastectomy 101: What really happens during breast cancer surgery
Mastectomy is one of the most common and effective surgical treatments for…
Stitching Hope: Hand-knitted comfort for breast cancer survivors
After losing her breast to cancer, Dionisia Mugo faced the steep cost…
Breast Cancer: ‘Should I remove a healthy breast to avoid a future diagnosis?’
This is the question emerging among urban women, particularly those with access…
How Scars Become Strength: Journeys beyond breast cancer
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women across…
