What is Esophageal Cancer? Esophageal cancer is a condition where cancerous cells develop in the esophagus, the tube connecting the throat to the stomach. It poses significant health risks and requires timely diagnosis and treatment for better outcomes. It’s an increasing health problem in Kenya, especially in the central and western parts of the country.

What is multiple myeloma? Multiple myeloma, also known as plasma cell myeloma, is a rare type of blood cancer that affects plasma cells in the bone marrow. These cancerous plasma cells produce abnormal antibodies, leading to various complications in the body. Key Points/Summary Prevalence/Incidence Risk Factors Signs and Symptoms Prevention Strategies Screening Modalities Diagnosis Treatment

What is retinoblastoma? Recently, I came across 2 cases of retinoblastoma. It’s unusual to see 2 in one session, and a casual look at recent numbers in our centre revealed a steady increase in the number of this now not-so-rare childhood cancer. (see the image of the specimen below) Retinoblastoma is a rare type of