Dr Mukuhi Ng’ang’a: Breast cancer is no longer a disease of the elderly
Every woman should know her breasts. Being familiar with your normal appearance and feel makes it easier to spot changes early—new lumps, skin dimpling, nipple discharge, new asymmetry or persistent pain. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Dr. Mukuhi Ng’ang’a, a Consultant Breast Surgical Oncologist at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, highlights that breast cancer is increasingly affecting younger women in sub-Saharan Africa, often at earlier ages than in Western countries. Early detection through self-familiarity and appropriate screening is crucial for improved outcomes, as late presentation remains a significant barrier to survival in the region.
- Early detection and prompt treatment are key for the high treatability of breast cancer, which is no longer solely a disease of the elderly.
- Dr. Mukuhi Ng’ang’a, Consultant Breast Surgical Oncologist at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, authored the article.
- Many women complete breast cancer treatment and later conceive, with fertility preservation options like freezing eggs or embryos increasingly available before treatment.
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Kenyan Hospitals Report Surgical Milestones and Breast Cancer Warning - October 2025
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) successfully performed a historic 11-hour surgery, removing 20.86kg of breast tissue from a 17-year-old girl with gigantomastia. In another medical achievement, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) in Kisumu conducted its inaugural cardiothoracic surgery on a patient with Stage II esophageal cancer. Separately, Dr. Mukuhi Ng’ang’a, a Consultant Breast Surgical Oncologist at Aga Khan University Hospital, highlighted that breast cancer is increasingly affecting younger women in sub-Saharan Africa. She emphasized that late presentation is a significant barrier to survival in the region.
