Rising cancer cases puzzle specialists



Nation | by Leon Lidigu and Elizabeth Merab


Cancer cases are on the rise, puzzling specialists. Cancer of the oesophagus, colorectal and lymphoma are the most prevalent, even though researchers are yet to figure out why certain types are more prevalent in particular regions of the country.

Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital chief scientific adviser George Njoroge says oesophageal cancer is the most lethal.

“The incidence rate for oesophagus cancer is 18.4, which is similar to the mortality rate. This means almost all patients…

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