Men from Central Kenya shy off from cancer screening

Physician Fatma Jelimo demonstrating to free medical camp attendants on how to detect early signs of breast cancer using a balloon in Nyeri yesterday. [PHOTO: KIBATA KIHU/STANDARD]

During a cancer screening outreach sponsored by the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) church, Physician Fatuma Chelimo said many men from the region tend to shy away from screening.

"In order to screen for prostate cancer we perform a digital (finger) rectal examination, which is done to check for abnormalities of organs or other structures in the pelvis and lower abdomen," Dr Chelimo said.