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However, men can also develop breast cancer, although cases among men are rare. For Chrisantus O. Bundi, a breast cancer survivor, sharing his personal experience is an opportunity to challenge misconceptions, raise awareness, and remind the public that cancer does not discriminate by gender.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwp.ncikenya.go.ke\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F10\u002Fe88920e1-69e7-4eb0-a7d5-96c242b3caa3-1024x581.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-755\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwp.ncikenya.go.ke\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F10\u002Fe88920e1-69e7-4eb0-a7d5-96c242b3caa3-1024x581.png 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fwp.ncikenya.go.ke\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F10\u002Fe88920e1-69e7-4eb0-a7d5-96c242b3caa3-300x170.png 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fwp.ncikenya.go.ke\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F10\u002Fe88920e1-69e7-4eb0-a7d5-96c242b3caa3-767x435.png 767w, https:\u002F\u002Fwp.ncikenya.go.ke\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F10\u002Fe88920e1-69e7-4eb0-a7d5-96c242b3caa3-1536x871.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fwp.ncikenya.go.ke\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F10\u002Fe88920e1-69e7-4eb0-a7d5-96c242b3caa3.png 1665w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cem>Chrisantus Bundi Sharing his Story During the Breast Cancer Awareness Month Commemoration.\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bundi shared his breast cancer survival story during the commemoration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Nyamira County yesterday, where he spoke about his experience as a man who has faced the disease and emerged as a survivor. His story brought an important perspective to the awareness campaign, highlighting the need to recognize that men are also at risk of breast cancer and should not ignore unusual changes in their breast tissue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The need for inclusive breast cancer awareness remains critical, as the disease, although rare among men, can affect them too. Men should therefore be equipped with the necessary information to recognise potential warning signs and seek timely medical attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwp.ncikenya.go.ke\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F10\u002FWhatsApp-Image-2026-10-31-at-14.58.33h-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-756\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwp.ncikenya.go.ke\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F10\u002FWhatsApp-Image-2026-10-31-at-14.58.33h-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fwp.ncikenya.go.ke\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F10\u002FWhatsApp-Image-2026-10-31-at-14.58.33h-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fwp.ncikenya.go.ke\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F10\u002FWhatsApp-Image-2026-10-31-at-14.58.33h-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fwp.ncikenya.go.ke\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F10\u002FWhatsApp-Image-2026-10-31-at-14.58.33h-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fwp.ncikenya.go.ke\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F10\u002FWhatsApp-Image-2026-10-31-at-14.58.33h.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cem>Cancer Warriors Group Sharing Their Cancer Journeys and Experiences.\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The National Cancer Institute of Kenya (NCI-K) and the County Government of Nyamira, together with other partners, collaborated to hold the commemoration. Throughout the week, NCI-K has been offering free cancer screening services, which included breast, cervical, and prostate cancer screening, as well as cancer awareness education.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exercise sought to strengthen public awareness, promote early diagnosis, and encourage communities to take an active role in cancer prevention and control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bundi’s experience as a breast cancer warrior and survivor highlights the importance of broadening public understanding of breast cancer and dispelling the misconception that the disease affects women alone. Although breast cancer is rare among men, they too are at risk and should be informed about the disease, its possible warning signs, and the importance of seeking timely medical attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His story serves as a call to action for men to take a proactive approach to their health, remain alert to unusual changes in their breasts, including lumps, swelling, or changes in the nipple, and seek medical assessment without delay. Men are also encouraged to take advantage of available cancer awareness and screening initiatives rather than assume they are not at risk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through partnerships with county governments and other stakeholders, NCI-K continues to advance cancer awareness, promote access to screening services and strengthen early detection efforts across the country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Kenya continues to strengthen its fight against cancer, stories such as Bundi’s remind us that awareness, early detection, and access to timely care can make a difference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Know Your Risk. Get Screened. Act Early.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",false,{"rendered":20,"protected":18},"\u003Cp>Breast cancer is often perceived as a disease that affects women. However, men can also develop breast cancer, although cases among men are rare. For Chrisantus O. 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Professor Robert Bristow\u003C\u002Fstrong> – \u003Cstrong>Director, Manchester Cancer Research Centre; Dr. Elias Melly, CEO, NCI-k\u003C\u002Fstrong> and \u003Cstrong>Rachel Chown\u003C\u002Fstrong> — \u003Cstrong>Associate Director, Integrated Research and Education Strategy, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the visit, the delegation was briefed on the \u003Cstrong>National Cancer Registry\u003C\u002Fstrong>, including cancer data collection, analysis and reporting in Kenya. The team also received a presentation on the \u003Cstrong>NCI-K Cancer Data Dashboard\u003C\u002Fstrong>, showcasing the latest available \u003Cstrong>2024 cancer data\u003C\u002Fstrong> and its role in informing cancer planning, policy, research and service delivery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The delegation was further taken through \u003Cstrong>research projects supported by NCI-K through its Seed Grant Programme\u003C\u002Fstrong>, highlighting the Institute’s commitment to promoting locally relevant research and building Kenya’s cancer research capacity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Exploring Areas of Strategic Collaboration\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discussions focused on areas where the complementary strengths of NCI-K and the Manchester cancer research ecosystem could support advances across the cancer care and research continuum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A key area was \u003Cstrong>breast cancer screening and imaging\u003C\u002Fstrong>, including strengthening national mammography services, improving screening uptake in rural and urban settings, and exploring the application of \u003Cstrong>artificial intelligence and machine learning in mammographic image interpretation and cancer detection\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The teams also explored opportunities for collaboration in \u003Cstrong>lung cancer screening\u003C\u002Fstrong>, with a focus on generating evidence to inform appropriate screening approaches and strengthening early detection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other areas identified included \u003Cstrong>histopathology and diagnostic capacity\u003C\u002Fstrong>, particularly through assessing skills gaps and developing targeted approaches to strengthen specialist expertise, laboratory capacity and cancer diagnostics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Strengthening Training, Fellowships and Mentorship\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The engagement also explored opportunities for \u003Cstrong>fellowships, mentorship and structured training programmes\u003C\u002Fstrong> for Kenyan researchers and healthcare professionals. Discussions included the development of \u003Cstrong>online learning modules, short-term training programmes and other flexible professional development opportunities\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These areas align with Manchester’s established strength in cancer education, clinical research and workforce development. The Manchester Cancer Research Centre brings together \u003Cstrong>The University of Manchester, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and Cancer Research UK\u003C\u002Fstrong>, creating an integrated environment in which basic science, translational research and clinical practice are closely connected. The Centre’s research strategy spans multiple cancer types and links basic, translational and clinical research through a wider network of externally funded institutes, centres and research programmes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Genomics, AI and Precision Cancer Research\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The discussions further identified opportunities for joint research in \u003Cstrong>genomics, artificial intelligence and machine learning\u003C\u002Fstrong>, including the use of advanced technologies to improve cancer diagnosis, understand disease biology and support data-driven cancer research.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Manchester has significant expertise in \u003Cstrong>cancer genomics and data science\u003C\u002Fstrong>, with ongoing international research programmes examining the genetic basis of cancer and opportunities to improve early detection and treatment. Importantly, Manchester already has an active research collaboration in \u003Cstrong>Kenya on oesophageal cancer\u003C\u002Fstrong>, led by Professor Rob Bristow in partnership with Kenyan researchers, focusing on early detection and the genetic changes associated with oesophageal squamous cell cancer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The teams also discussed opportunities to explore the application of \u003Cstrong>AI in research methodologies\u003C\u002Fstrong>, including innovative approaches to study design and participant randomisation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The engagement highlighted the potential for NCI-K and Manchester to build on complementary strengths: \u003Cstrong>NCI-K’s national cancer data, research mandate and understanding of Kenya’s cancer landscape\u003C\u002Fstrong>, alongside Manchester’s expertise in \u003Cstrong>cancer genomics, precision oncology, imaging, artificial intelligence, clinical research, translational science, education and multidisciplinary cancer care\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Manchester Cancer Research Centre is a world-leading comprehensive cancer research partnership, bringing together scientists, clinicians and research institutions to accelerate the translation of discoveries into improved cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Its strong international outlook and existing collaborations in Kenya provide a valuable foundation for expanding research and capacity-building partnerships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NCI-K and the University of Manchester will continue discussions to translate the areas identified into practical programmes that can contribute to \u003Cstrong>strengthening cancer research, innovation, early detection, diagnostics, workforce development and cancer control in Kenya\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>University of Manchester Delegation\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The delegation included:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Rachel Chown\u003C\u002Fstrong> — \u003Cstrong>Associate Director, Integrated Research and Education Strategy, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Rachel previously served at the Manchester Cancer Research Centre, where she led training and education and supported international links, academic collaborations, and research-related education programmes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Professor Robert Bristow\u003C\u002Fstrong> — \u003Cstrong>Director, Manchester Cancer Research Centre (MCRC); Director, Cancer Research UK Manchester Centre; University Professor of Cancer Studies, University of Manchester; and Senior Group Leader in Translational Oncogenomics at the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Professor Bristow’s research includes cancer genomics, tumour biology, DNA damage and repair, and treatment response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Professor Sacha Howell\u003C\u002Fstrong> is a professor in the Division of Cancer Sciences at the University of Manchester and a leading breast cancer clinician-researcher. 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Musyoka, Director of Standards and Regulation at the Ministry of Health, represented Ms. Mary Muthoni Muriuki, Principal Secretary, State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards, at the workshop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1462\" height=\"1012\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwp.ncikenya.go.ke\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002F4-talking.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-780\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwp.ncikenya.go.ke\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002F4-talking.jpg 1462w, https:\u002F\u002Fwp.ncikenya.go.ke\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002F4-talking-300x208-1.jpg 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fwp.ncikenya.go.ke\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002F4-talking-767x531.jpg 767w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1462px) 100vw, 1462px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"has-text-align-center 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Participants also examined the proposed institutional self-assessment tool, which will help establish the current status of cancer education, identify gaps, and highlight opportunities for improvement within training institutions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A key component of the discussions was identifying what every graduating health professional should understand about cancer, regardless of their area of specialization. This included the importance of cancer prevention, risk reduction, early detection, timely referral, patient management and evidence-based practice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second day focused on reviewing institutional findings, validating the proposed cancer education framework and identifying practical approaches to curriculum integration. Stakeholders also examined eight proposed cancer education modules, minimum common competencies and a proposed Core\u002FBasic curriculum matrix.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The workshop further explored the Institute’s mandate in setting standards, strengthening quality assurance, supporting cancer research and data systems, and advancing national cancer prevention and control efforts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking during the engagement, NCI-K Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Elias Melly, provided leadership in framing the workshop’s objectives and guiding discussions on the national priorities for strengthening cancer education.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The consultations also provided an opportunity for training institutions to identify implementation challenges, including curriculum ownership, faculty capacity, clinical exposure, availability of learning resources, and assessment approaches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The expected outcomes include stakeholder-informed recommendations on the proposed cancer education framework, institution-specific proposals for curriculum integration and a consolidated action plan outlining priority interventions, responsible parties, supporting partners and indicative implementation timelines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through this initiative, NCI-K seeks to promote a more coordinated and comprehensive approach to cancer education, ensuring that health professionals entering the workforce are better prepared to contribute to cancer prevention, early diagnosis, quality care, and improved patient outcomes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Towards a Cancer-Free Nation.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"rendered":155,"protected":18},"\u003Cp>The National Cancer Institute of Kenya (NCI-K) has convened a two-day National Consultative Workshop aimed at strengthening cancer education in pre-service health professional training programmes across the country. 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