Breast cancer awareness month: Things you need to know

For most, breast cancer is associated with family history but what you need to know is most diagnosed cases have no family history of the disease

By LOLITA BUNDE

How you can celebrate breast cancer awareness month

Breast cancer accounts for 16.1 per cent of all cancer cases in Kenya. Early detection is one way to overcome breast cancer

By NANCY NZALAMBI

Seven tips for good breast health

We need to protect our breasts from a wide range of infections and mostly against cancer

By ESTHER MUCHENE

Nine tips on how to go through chemotherapy

You need to talk to your doctor on the best ways to prepare your body and you can also consider joining a support group

By ESTHER MUCHENE

Eight ways to stay healthy after cancer

Cancer requires a lot of special care after treatment because most treatment plans use rays that kill cancer and other useful body cells

By ESTHER MUCHENE

I overcame stigma, financial adversity and beat cancer, Selesa Mayi

It was her husband who alerted her to the lump in her breast

By AUDREY MASITSA

Five treatment options if one is diagnosed with breast cancer

With the advancement of medicine, the range of cancer treatment options has been broadened

By ESTHER MUCHENE

What should you know about getting a mammogram

A mammogram is a low energy x-ray to examine the breast for cancer diagnosis

By ESTHER MUCHENE

Eight tips on how to talk to a friend with breast cancer

You need to watch the tone you use when speaking to them and at the same time you shouldn’t make them feel helpless

By ESTHER MUCHENE

Seven ways you can support a cancer patient

Cancer patients risk falling into depression after diagnosis despite having a support system and the situation is worse when they have no one at all

By ESTHER MUCHENE

What you need to know about breast cancer in men

Although this is very rare, men can still develop breast cancer

By ESTHER MUCHENE

Breast cancer awareness: Importance of early detection

Irrespective of your lifestyle, it is very important to do regular screenings or observe cancer prevention tips as advised by your doctor

By ESTHER MUCHENE