Cancer Awareness

Description

The cancer burden is rising globally, exerting significant strain on populations and health systems at all income levels. In Kenya, cancer is the 3rd leading cause of death after infectious and cardiovascular diseases. The International Agency for Research in Cancer (IARC) GLOBOCAN report for 2018 estimated 47,887 new cases of cancer annually with a mortality of 32,987. This represents close to 45% increase in incidence compared to the previous report that estimated 37,000 new cancer cases annually with an annual mortality 28,500 in 2012. Deliberate long term measures geared towards establishing comprehensive cancer management center will lead to an efficient and high quality oncology services with the best standards. Studies show that early cancer detection and treatment result in better prognosis.

Objectives

Presenters

1. Mr. Samuel Mwangi
   Chief Nursing Oncologist, Defence Forces Memorial Hospital
   Defence Forces Memorial Hospital