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Never ignore that itch; it might turn out to be cancer

Victor Simiyu during the interview at his home in Kamasielo village, Bungoma County. [Photo: Benjamin Sakwa/Standard]

By Grace Wekesa

Bungoma, Kenya: It started over a decade ago as an itch near his throat and Victor Simiyu, 31, thought it will disappear soon after.

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