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February 16, 2026
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Kenyan Teen Rebuilds Her Life After Beating Rare Cancer and Losing a Leg

Kenyan Teen Rebuilds Her Life After Beating Rare Cancer and Losing a Leg

Her story comes as Kenya joins the world in marking the International Childhood Cancer Day, with the battle against the deadly disease inspiring many...

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Lakita Frida, a 19-year-old Kenyan, has overcome a rare and aggressive bone cancer, inspiring others with her story of resilience. Diagnosed with osteosarcoma at age 10, she now advocates for early diagnosis and genetic testing.

  • Frida's right leg was amputated in 2020 after the cancer aggressively returned.
  • She was later diagnosed with Li-Fraumeni syndrome, a rare inherited genetic condition increasing cancer risk.
  • Frida has been in remission since 2022 and is pursuing A-levels, hoping to study psychology.

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