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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cancer & COVID-19: The First 100 Days Through The Eyes of a Cancer Patient, Caregiver & Survivor
Today marks one hundred (100) days since the first case of COVID-I9 was confirmed in Kenya. Since then the number of COYID-I9 cases has risen gradually to over 4,200 with slightly over 115 COVID-19 related deaths. The World Health Organization (WHO) has documented that people with pre-existing conditions such as […]
Open Letter to the President: Alarm Over State of Tobacco Industry Interference & Influence in Kenya During COVID-19 Pandemic
Check out our open letter to the president. Open Letter to The President
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]