Thousands of patients in England are to benefit from the first treatment for sickle cell disease in two decades, the NHS has announced. Crizanlizumab, a “revolutionary” life-changing drug treatment, is delivered by a transfusion drip and works by binding to a protein in the blood cells to prevent the restriction of […]
Acute myeloid leukaemia: A local perspective
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Non-communicable diseases started to gain prominence as a major cause of ill health in Kenyans roughly 30 years ago, with cardiovascular diseases attributable to lifestyle factors predominating the scene. Over the last 10 years or so, however, cancer has taken centre stage, not only for the increasing number of […]
Handling acute myeloid leukaemia
Over the past 10 years or so, cancer in Kenya has taken centre stage, not only for the increasing number of cases but also for their far-reaching consequences.
a breakthrough for cancer treatment
A study and trial of immunotherapy which has been highly successful, could prompt a cancer treatment ‘revolution’. The findings are yet to be published and reviewed. Dr Alan Worsley from Cancer Research UK, discusses the news. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-35585571
