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Cancer, the new HIV?

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Cancer seems to be coming up a lot in the last few weeks. Nobel Peace Prize Winner Wangari Maathai and Apple CEO Steve Jobs both battled cancer till their recent demise. So obviously, no matter how much money you have or how educated you are, it can still get you.

The cancer ribbon colors represent



A little depressing, huh? No, it doesn't have to be.

Commencing this October 2011, as part of the Cancer month activities, The Nairobi Hospital will be holding Cancer Walk on 15th October 2011 in Nairobi and be subsequently holding similar walks in Mombasa Kisumu and Nyeri in the same month. The theme of the walks is ‘Taking Strides Against Cancer’ and the walk’s objective is to create awareness on the importance of early detection as the best prevention of cancer.

A cancer cell

Cancer Signs and Symptoms

Cancer gives most people no symptoms or signs that exclusively indicate the disease. Unfortunately, every complaint or symptom of cancer can be explained by a harmless condition as well. If certain symptoms occur, however, a doctor should be seen for further evaluation. Some common symptoms that may occur with cancer are as follows:

A long list for seemingly normal complaints. Bottom line is catch it when it begins. See your doctor when you don't understand why the symptoms are not going away with meds that usually work.

Its time to actively save yourself from Cancer.

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      1. Machina AndrewOctober 10, 2011 at 12:22 PM

        Thanx for the info. Cancer is out of control now:-( and the medics need to act ...

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      2. AnonymousOctober 14, 2011 at 4:46 AM

        Absolutely perfect article! Thanks for the creating and sharing it, we have to discovered a medicine to kill cancer.

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      3. SteeOctober 19, 2011 at 2:56 AM

        Thank you for the appreciation. I agree with you completely, but it will take more than just the medics to act! It is a multisectoral issue and should be taken on by leaders in public and private sectors to do their part in helping. Preventive and treatment likewise. Families going through it also need support!

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