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About Cancer
Information/Material to understand cancer better
Here you find a lot of reliable information provided by credible organisations
Educational Material specifically developed for Kenyans
Kenya Cancer Education Materials for Patients and Caregivers by KENCO and ACS
Information about Breast and Prostate Cancer
- Breast cancer
Inflammatory Breast Cancer by National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) (English)
Invasive Breast Cancer by NCCN (English)
Metastatic Breast Cancer by NCCN (English)
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ by NCCN (English)
- Prostate Cancer
Early-Stage Prostate Cancer by NCCN (English)
Advanced-Stage Prostate Cancer by NCCN (English)
Information about Screening & Treatment Procedures
- Breast Examination
- Screening
What is cancer screening? (Swahili)
- Pet Scan
General information on pet scan (website by cancer council of Australia)
- Pap smear
“Understanding Cervical Changes” by National Cancer Institute of the USA
- Biopsy
How is a biopsy done? By American Cancer Foundation
- Chemotherapy
“Chemotherapy and You” by the National Cancer Institute of the USA
- Radiotherapy
“Radiation Therapy and You: Support for People with Cancer” By the National Cancer Institute of the USA
- Surgery
“What is cancer surgery?” by Cancer Research UK
- Hormonal Therapy
Hormone Therapy to treat cancer by National Cancer Institute
Information about Interaction with Healthcare System
- Health Facilities
An overview of health facilities that offer cancer care in Kenya by KENCO
- Communicating with health workers
- Finances
Information about SHIF (previously NHIF)
Information about Side effects & Coping
- Coping
- National Cancer Institute. Tips about how to cope with cancer e.g. emotions, adjusting, support, survivorship
- Coping and living well during cancer treatment by American Cancer Society
- Coping with cancer by Cancer Research UK
- Your coping toolbox by Cancer Council Victoria
- Nutrition
Nutrition in Cancer Care by the National Cancer Institute of the USA
- Lifestyle changes
Cancer Fact Finder by Harvard Chan School of Public Health
Improving social support
- Support by your partner
Supporting my partner with cancer by Macmillan Cancer Support
- Support by family/ friends
How to support someone with cancer by Macmillan Cancer Support
What to say to someone who has cancer by Macmillan Cancer Support
- Social support groups
Connect with others (Overview of support groups)