September is a month that carries a double meaning. Around the world, it marks both Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, two very different cancers that share one important thing in common: they are often found late, simply because their early signs are quiet or easy to overlook.

Cancer, genes and family history

Throughout our September awareness campaign, we’ve returned to one simple idea: some cancers can run in families. If you’ve ever wondered what that really means, and why we keep encouraging people to know their family health history, this article is for you.

[Nairobi] — KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research (KAVI-ICR), part of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Nairobi, welcomed Professor Jon Frampton, Professor of Stem Cell Biology and Head of Global Partnerships in the College of Medicine & Health at the University of Birmingham for a wide-ranging research visit. He was accompanied by Dr.