Tag: Cervical Cancer
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How Malnutrition Affects Survival in Advanced Cervical Cancer Treated with CCRT
Understanding the Link Between Nutrition and Cancer Treatment Outcomes Locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC) presents a significant challenge for patients and clinicians alike. Treatment often involves concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT), a standard approach that combines chemotherapy with radiation to improve tumor control. Emerging research highlights a crucial, yet sometimes overlooked, factor influencing treatment success: nutritional status.…
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Malnutrition Impacts Survival in CCRT for Advanced Cervical Cancer
Overview Malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia are increasingly recognized as important prognostic factors in cancer care. In locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC), patients receiving concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) face a delicate balance between effective tumor control and the risk of treatment-related toxicity. A recent scoping review highlights that nutritional status independently influences both survival and toxicity outcomes.…
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Malnutrition Undermines Survival in Advanced Cervical Cancer Undergoing CCRT
Impact of Nutrition on Outcomes in Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer Locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC) is typically treated with concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT). Recent research underscores a powerful, yet often overlooked, factor shaping patient outcomes: nutritional status. Cachexia, sarcopenia, and overall malnutrition are not just background concerns; they independently correlate with survival and treatment-related toxicity in…
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The Burden of Cervical Cancer in Kenya: Challenges, Progress, and the Way Forward
The Silent Burden of Cervical Cancer in Kenya Cervical cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in Kenya. Despite advances in treatment and care, thousands of Kenyan women are diagnosed each year, often at advanced stages when prognosis is poorer. The burden is felt not only in health outcomes but also in…
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The Burden of Cervical Cancer in Kenya: A Public Health Priority
Understanding the Burden of Cervical Cancer in Kenya Cervical cancer remains a significant public health challenge in Kenya, where it is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women. Each year, thousands of Kenyan women are diagnosed, and many cases are detected at late, advanced stages when treatment is less effective. The burden is not…
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The Burden of Cervical Cancer in Kenya: Understanding the Challenge and Way Forward
Overview: Cervical Cancer in Kenya Cervical cancer remains a major public health challenge in Kenya, and it is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in the country. Each year, thousands of Kenyan women are diagnosed with the disease, with many cases detected at late, advanced stages when treatment is less effective. This burden…
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Newcastle Teacher Urges Cervical Screening After Terminal Diagnosis: ‘Not Ready to Die’
Urgent call to action from a Newcastle teacher facing terminal cervical cancer A Kenton schoolteacher, Carly Scott, has shared a powerful message: she is not ready to die after doctors revealed her cervical cancer is terminal. Diagnosed eight years ago, Scott says the disease has progressed to a stage that many would find devastating, but…
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Not Ready to Die: A Newcastle Teacher’s Urgent Message About Cervical Cancer and Screening
A Harrowing Diagnosis and a Community Awakening In a heartfelt, continuing battle, a 38-year-old teacher from Newcastle has shared the devastating news that her cervical cancer is terminal. The diagnosis has shaken her community, yet it has also sparked a crucial conversation about the importance of cervical cancer screening, timely diagnoses, and the emotional toll…
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Cervical Cancer: Newcastle Teacher Urges Screenings After Terminal Diagnosis
A life-changing diagnosis A Kenton teacher, a mother and a member of the local community, says she is not ready to give up after doctors revealed her cervical cancer is terminal. The news has come as a shock to many who know her as a dedicated educator who has spent years supporting pupils and families.…
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Kenya’s 2026–2030 Plan to Eliminate Cervical Cancer: A National Action Blueprint
Overview of Kenya’s Elimination Action Plan Kenya has unveiled the National Cervical Cancer Elimination Action Plan for 2026–2030, a bold, five-year strategy designed to accelerate progress toward preventing cervical cancer, improving early detection, and expanding access to treatment. Developed with technical support from the World Health Organization (WHO), the plan aligns with global targets to…