Mark Mulupi, a resident of Uasin Gishu County, has taken to social media to express his gratitude to the renowned Texas Cancer Centre for helping his father recover from cancer after three years of treatment.
Mulupi revealed that his father, fondly known as “Commando,” was diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer at the facility and immediately began advanced treatment.
> “After they diagnosed my father with early-stage prostate cancer, they told us he needed immediate treatment and that’s exactly what we did. For some time now, Mzee has never complained, and a recent test confirmed that he has healed and is out of danger,” he shared.
He went on to thank the hospital staff for their swift intervention and extended special appreciation to the hospital’s founder, Dr. Catherine Nyongesa Watta, for her dedication to safeguarding his father’s health.
“I want to thank all the medics at the hospital for their quick response and professionalism. Special thanks to Dr. Catherine Nyongesa for the big role she played in ensuring my father’s recovery,” he added.
Our reporters understand that Dr. Catherine Nyongesa, Kenya’s first female oncologist, has been a leading advocate for early cancer screening as a key measure in the fight against the disease.
According to health researchers, prostate cancer is highly treatable especially when detected early and confined to the prostate.
Treatment options for early-stage prostate cancer include surgery, radiation therapy, or, in some slow-growing cases, active surveillance. However, in advanced or aggressive forms of the disease that spread beyond the prostate, treatment focuses on controlling the cancer, managing symptoms, and extending life.