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SUMMARY:The 3rd Kenya International Cancer Conference
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]    \n    	\n                	Theme: Let Us Talk About Cancer.                \n        \n    \n    [vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Executive Summary” tab_id=”1618600243140-acca4fba-be67″][vc_column_text]The Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology (KESHO) organized its third annual conference from 27 to 30 November 2014 in Nairobi with the theme: Let us talk about cancer. The conference brought together specialists who contribute to the treatment and management of cancer cases. These included haematologists\, nurses\, oncologists\, pathologists\, psychological counsellors\, radiotherapists and surgeons. The importance of a multidisciplinary approach to cancer management and treatment was emphasized. \nIn addition\, the need to reduce the cost of treatment and address the mass exodus of patients seeking treatment abroad was also raised. Capacity building was also highlighted; this would be done in tandem with acquisition of more diagnostic and treatment facilities in public hospitals in the country. Government was urged to provide incentives for private sector players to invest in the devolved government framework especially in this field. The role of cancer registries was highlighted in helping map the incidences of various cancers in the country. Sickle cell disease and the establishment of a registry was also discussed. \nCancer is among the non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that are increasingly becoming prevalent in Kenya. This could be attributed to changing lifestyles and other factors. The cost of treating the disease is beyond reach for many patients and their families. Cost influences clinical decisions on investigations and treatment issues\, posing a challenge to clinicians even when the expertise and equipment to provide the best quality care is available in the country\, mainly in private institutions. It was clear that both government and private sector have a role to play in addressing the challenges in cancer management; this can be done through public-private partnerships. The experience of setting up a cancer centre as shared by Texas Cancer Center would guide other players in the establishment of similar facilities. \nIt was clear that cancer management cannot only be handled by clinicians\, the patients\, relatives and concerned members of the public have a role to play in creating awareness especially on screening and early detection. Advocacy at both local and international levels is also necessary to ensure that resources are made available for addressing the disease. \nChallenges faced by clinicians in handling cancers of the breast\, colon and prostate together with sickle cell disease were discussed in detail. The interactive discussion sessions provided participants an opportunity to address issues raised in presentations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Sponsors” tab_id=”1618600243182-22e4f313-bf2f”][vc_images_carousel images=”4558\,4559\,4560\,4561″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_no” slides_per_view=”5″ wrap=”yes”][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Exhibitors” tab_id=”1618600981491-a82fabd7-47e6″][vc_column_text]The 3rd Kenya International Cancer Conference attracted 13 exhibitors including sponsors:[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \n\nAstra Zeneca\nTexas Cancer Centre\nNovartis\nRoche\nPema Scientifics\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \n\nGalaxy\nCrown\nLancet\nAcino Switzerland\nHenzo\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \n\nMacNaughton\nMSD\nKenyatta National Hospital\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Attendance” tab_id=”1618602681315-0331dd50-f46e”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]The conference brought together 187 specialists who contribute to the treatment and management of cancer cases. These included haematologists\, nurses\, oncologists\, pathologists\, psychological counsellors\, radiotherapists and surgeons. Challenges faced by clinicians in handling cancers of the breast\, colon and prostate together with sickle cell disease were discussed in detail. We attracted over 67 doctors from Kenya and the region and 11 delegates from outside Africa. The % attendance for the 3rd Kenya International Cancer Conference was as follows:[/vc_column_text][vc_round_chart type=”doughnut” style=”custom” stroke_width=”2″ values=”%5B%7B%22title%22%3A%22Nurses%20and%20Support%20Staff%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2249%25%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22orange%22%2C%22custom_color%22%3A%22%23ba9b2a%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Local%20Doctors%20and%20Physicians%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2234%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22purple%22%2C%22custom_color%22%3A%22%232860af%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Students%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2211%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22pink%22%2C%22custom_color%22%3A%22%23ff9900%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Regional%20and%20International%20Delegates%22%2C%22value%22%3A%226%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22green%22%2C%22custom_color%22%3A%22%2300c1cf%22%7D%5D” css_animation=”bounceInDown”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Program” tab_id=”1618603042055-86340cec-1051″][vc_column_text]Find below the programme for the 3rd Kenya International Cancer Conference. \n            \n                            \n\n                                        PDF Loading...\n                    \n                         \n                    \n                                    \n                [/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Resources” tab_id=”1618603068054-1a862002-c186″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] \nFind below the report for the 3rd Kenya International Cancer Conference 2014. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]            \n                            \n\n                                        PDF Loading...\n                    \n                         \n                    \n                                    \n                [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]            \n                            \n\n                                        PDF Loading...\n                    \n                         \n                    \n                                    \n                [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Photos” tab_id=”1618603088222-d75bc43c-cc85″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]View 2014 conference photos[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://kesho-kenya.org/event/the-3rd-kenya-international-cancer-conference-2/
LOCATION:Sarova Panafric Hotel\, Nairobi\, Kenya.\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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