World Cancer Day
A few things to remember on this World Cancer Day. According to WHO, Cancer is a large group of diseases that can start in almost any organ or tissue of…
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What To Do If You Have Herpes Zoster or Shingles
Herpes zoster or shingles is a skin condition that causes excruciating pain to most sufferers, to the point where performing daily tasks is impossible. It will often start as tingling pain localized in…
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Cancer Support in Kenya; Organizations Doing Their Part!
The rising cases of cancer in Kenya are a source of concern specifically because of the angst and uncertainty that comes with the treatment and management of different types of…
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Prostate Cancer: Fighting for my balls
My prostate says: ‘If there are 40 million + 1 Simbas, then I am one of them. If there is only ONE simba, then I am the ONE.’ Is it…
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Movember Movement: It’s All About Men and Cancer
Men all over the world are busy spotting moustaches and beards in #NoShaveNovember to raise awareness of the various cancers that affect me. It is Movember after all, and if…
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Loving The Body that Is Ravaged By Cancer:Pt1
Image courtesy of breastcaresite.com First, confessions of a journalist who is optimally curious. I am in many groups that share my interest in health. Most of the time, I…
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How I Lost 30 KGs Through Clean Eating, After Major Health Scare
A time comes in a woman’s life when she has to make decisions. Difficult or not. January 17th, 2017, I embarked on a personal journey to embrace clean eating in…
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A Prayer Shawl of Love, Friends and Family Fought Cancer With Me
“You have cancer” It was January 24, 2017. I was devastated. Suddenly only three things came to mind: my family, bills, and death. When I had heard about cancer before,…
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I Survived Cervical Cancer, These are my life Lessons
Lately, I am obsessed with Dolly Partons song “Eagle When She Flies.” In a day, I listen to this song countless times. I identify with this song in so many…
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