Colon cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells that starts in the large intestines. It is the 5th most common cancer in Kenya. . Causes Of Colon Cancer The exact cause of colon cancer is unknown. Colon Cancer Risk Factors Colon cancer risk factors include the following: *Inherited gene mutations (changes in genes) as […]
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Throat Cancer
Throat cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells that starts in the throat (pharynx and larynx). . Causes Of Throat Cancer Throat cancer is caused by genetic mutations (changes in the genes) in the cells. Throat Cancer Risk Factors Throat cancer risk factors include the following: *Smoking cigarettes and using tobacco is the largest […]
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GIST (gastrointestinal stromal tumor) cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells that starts in the stomach or small intestines. . Causes Of GIST Cancer GIST cancer is caused by genetic mutations (changes in genes) that cause the interstitial cells of Cajal to multiply uncontrollably. GIST Cancer Risk Factors GIST cancer risk factors include the […]
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H Pylori cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells that starts in the stomach. . Causes Of H Pylori Cancer H Pylori cancer is caused by the Helicobacter pylori bacteria which is a group 1 carcinogen for stomach cancers known as gastric adenocarcinoma and gastric MALT (mucosa associated lymphoid tissue) lymphoma. H Pylori Cancer […]
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Breast cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells that starts in the breast. It is the most common cancer in women in Kenya. . Causes Of Breast Cancer The exact cause of breast cancer is unknown. Breast Cancer Risk Factors Breast cancer risk factors include the following: *Family history as the risk is higher […]
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How to prevent cancer in Kenya is a question that is being increasingly asked due to the rising number of cancer cases in Kenya. The top cancers in Kenya are breast, cervical cancer, prostrate cancer, colon and esophageal cancer. This article will cover the top things you can do to reduce your risk of developing […]
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Cervical cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells that starts in the cervix. It is the second most common cancer in women in Kenya. . Causes Of Cervical Cancer Cervical cancer is caused by HPV (Human Papilloma Virus). Cervical Cancer Risk Factors Cervical cancer risk factors include the following: *Smoking tobacco as the risk […]
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Prostrate cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells that starts in the prostrate gland. It is the most common cancer in men in Kenya. . Causes Of Prostrate Cancer The exact cause of prostrate cancer is unknown. Prostrate Cancer Risk Factors Prostrate cancer risk factors include the following: *Older age as the risk is […]
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