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How new AORTIC- Africa Journal will redefine cancer research
By Dr Miriam Mutebi When an African doctor finds a clever way to help patients finish…
Why research is key in Africa’s fight against cancer
The fight against cancer in Africa needs a thriving, connected research ecosystem—built by and for Africans—to…
Why you should attend AORTIC-Africa side event at ASCO 2025 Conference
By Miriam Mutebi As the world prepares for the annual American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)…
What one million dollars can do for African cancer research
By Miriam Mutebi You know that feeling. When a problem seems too big, too entrenched, and……
Why philanthropy is key in mobilising cash for fighting cancer
By Miriam Mutebi For most people philanthropy is synonymous with some billionaire raising funds through their…
Dedicated breast cancer support group unveiled for survivors
Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has launched a dedicated Breast Cancer Support Group as a major…
Why all-inclusive oncology clinical trials are key in fighting cancer
By Miriam Mutebi Clinical trials give critical information on how therapeutic interventions such as drugs, therapies,…
From the frontline: the breast cancer battle we can’t afford to lose
By Miriam Mutebi, MD, MSc, FACS A friend once jested that I am married to my…
How expanding access to surgery can boost cancer survival in Africa
By Miriam Mutebi, MD, MSc, FACS Cancer deaths remain alarmingly high in Africa, partly due to…
Lessons on how to reduce breast cancer mortalities
By Miriam Mutebi, MD, MSc, FACS We need a new mindset if we are to effectively…
Why increasing breast cancer research funding would save lives
By Miriam Mutebi, MD, MSc, FACS Eight in 10 women diagnosed with breast cancer in Kenya…
How overcoming fear and breaking the silence on breast cancer can save lives
By Dr Miriam Mutebi, MD, MSc, FACS Breast cancer is a matter of life and death…
Why family decisions on breast cancer should be guided by professional advice
By Miriam Mutebi, MD, MSc, FACS We still encounter cases where patients come in for breast…
Breast cancer accounting for 25% of all cancer cases in Africa
By Miriam Mutebi, MD, MSc, FACS Breast cancer is NOT something to sweep under the rug…
Why women should be empowered to make informed health decisions
By Miriam Mutebi, MD, MSc, FACS We rarely imagine waking up one morning, stepping into the…
Why men are at risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer
By Miriam Mutebi, MD, MSc, FACS While cases of breast cancer are less common in men,…
Hundreds gather in Kisumu to deliberate on ways of fighting cancer
About 44,000 new cancer cases are confirmed in Kenya every year with the figure likely to…
Bolt supports breast cancer awareness and wellness for drivers
Bolt has held a specialized wellness workshop for its female drivers as part of Breast Cancer…
M-Pesa Foundation slates four breast cancer medical camps
M-Pesa Foundation in partnership with Zuri Health are set to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month by…