Kaposi’s Sarcoma Statistics

Kaposi’s Sarcoma Statistics

In Kenya, Kaposi Sarcoma is the 15th most common cancer type by incidence with 785 new cases (439m, 346f) diagnosed each year and 17th most common cancer type by mortality with 460 deaths (260m, 200f) annually according to Globocan 2020 data estimates. https://gco.iarc.fr/today/home

Read More
Kaposi’s Sarcoma Signs & Symptoms

Kaposi’s Sarcoma Signs & Symptoms

Kaposi’s Sarcoma Signs & Symptoms Lesions on the skin: The first signs of KS are cancerous spots on the skin that are purple, red or brown; which may appear flat or raised. Lesions on mucous membranes: Lesions appearing in the mouth, anus or anywhere within the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Lesions […]

Read More
What is Kaposi’s Sarcoma?

What is Kaposi’s Sarcoma?

What is Kaposi Sarcoma (KS) ? A rare type of treatable cancer of the endothelial cells of the blood vessels and lymphatic system. Abnormal cells of KS form purple, red, or brown blotches or tumors on the skin called lesions or on mucous membranes that are in line with the […]

Read More
International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Press Release

International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Press Release

The month of September is the International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, plus a few other cancers. Further, this week, the 7th – 13th of August is the Global Week for Action on Non Communicable Diseases, including cancer. Follow the link below to read KENCO’s Press Release on Childhood Cancers highlighting […]

Read More
Survivor’s Resilience Amidst COVID-19

Survivor’s Resilience Amidst COVID-19

It is often said that people’s resilience and humanity are regularly tested during times tough times like the one we face right now due to the COVID-19 epidemic. While the COVID-19 situation has been a great bother to most of us, it has also helped to bring the best out […]

Read More
COVID-19: What People Living With Cancer Should Do

COVID-19: What People Living With Cancer Should Do

Dear friends, On 25th March 2020 we wrote to the CS health requesting the ministry of health to come up with guidelines on cancer treatment & COVID-19. On 31st March 2020 we released a position paper highlighting key concerns & recommendations around cancer care & COVID-19. We are glad to […]

Read More
Thank You For Supporting Our Fundraising Campaign

Thank You For Supporting Our Fundraising Campaign

Dear Members, It has been said that a friend in need is a friend indeed. The KENCO Board and Secretariat can reliably say that we have friends who have our back. Words cannot express how grateful we are for your kindness and generosity during the 17-day period of the Global […]

Read More
Cancer Treatment Services in Kenya During COVID-19 Pandemic

Cancer Treatment Services in Kenya During COVID-19 Pandemic

Kenya is currently grappling with a double challenge of COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and Cancer, which is the third leading cause of death in Kenya, with a Kenyan dying every 15 minutes. The Latest data across the world, shows that cancer is among one of the more serious comorbidities that increase […]

Read More