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Despite recent advances and a concerted effort by the Kenyan government to increase the availability of cancer diagnosis facilities, access to simplified multi-disciplinary information and a knowledgeable support system for cancer patients and survivors is minimal and influenced by myths and beliefs that contribute to negative treatment outcomes and low acceptance of cancer diagnosis due to the associated stigma and anxiety.

Possible solutions
Cancer Cafe Involvement
Our Impact

It has been realized that there is a dire need for multi discipline yet simplified information and a knowledgeable support system has a positive outcome in the acceptance of cancer diagnosis and demystification of the misinformation that causes anxiety and panic. From feedback garnered from focus group discussions, the audience recommended that the Cancer Cafe incorporates activities that will enable practical engagement and involvement that caters for the different age sets, genders and geographic localities of patients and survivors. Collaboration with other institutions was also factored in to enable concerted efforts and a common vision.

The Cancer Café was established as – a monthly forum that uniquely bridges the information gap by enabling patients, caregivers, doctors, policy makers and the public to interact in a non-clinical setting. This allows conversation and building of networks that enhances information sharing and support in a fun interactive platform.

Each month, different topics are discussed based on feedback from the audience. Regular fun exercise sessions and nutritional demonstrations are also incorporated as a compliment to the conventional treatment to improve on the management of treatment side effects. The unique mix enables conversation and building of networks that enhances credible information sharing and technical support.

  1. Willingness of healthcare providers to interact with the general public and discuss
    cancer management in a non-judgmental forum.
  2. Doctors reporting better patient management since the patient and caregiver have a
    better understanding of the treatment plans and are more engaged.
  3. Better networking of patients with their medical health providers and an incorporation
    of a multi-disciplinary approach to cancer management
  4. Increase in the number of caregivers and patients seeking out information via the
    cancer café media platforms.
  5. More people being more confident to disclose their status, stay informed and become
    active participants in their treatment. More importantly it has taught patients be kind to
    themselves
  6. People reporting better psychological status on management of cancer patients after
    attending the Cancer Café.
  7. Involvement in various technical working groups in the Ministry of Health to help guide
    policy and implementation of strategic guidelines on cancer management.

Our Activities

Economic Empowerment of Cancer Survivors

Currently working with 2 groups In Nyeri and in Umoja Estate (Nairobi) to mentor survivors in knitting of breast prosthesis made from 100% cotton yarn. These washable prostheses are utilized by the members and other patients

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Corporate Wellness and Youth Engagement

In as much as the Cancer Cafe is focused on improving the quality of life of those affected by cancer, the team is aware that for as long as prevention is no factored in, the increase of the number of ne cancer diagnosis will never

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Cancer Café Forums

These entail fireside chats with invited health care professionals with the general public in attendance for interactive sessions and activities that revolve around the prevention and reduction of risk factors of cancer, management of 

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