For years, early detection of breast cancer has been touted as one of the best ways to manage the disease. Unfortunately, we still have few patients receiving early diagnosis. Data from the Kenya National Cancer Registry 2014-2019 shows that seven out of 10 cancers are diagnosed at advanced stages despite early detection.
Additionally, only 14 percent of women in Kenya have had a clinical breast examination and 25 percent have performed a self-breast examination, according to 2014 Kenya Demographic Health Survey.
