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Topic: Prostate

Biden's cancer battle highlights need for early prostate-cancer diagnosis

By Mercy Kahenda   2026-08-10 17:06:01

News that former US President Joe Biden's prostate cancer has spread to his bones has drawn attention to a disease that is frequently diagnosed at an advanced stage among Kenyan men.

Biden's cancer battle highlights growing concern over prostate cancer in Kenya

By Mercy Kahenda   2026-08-10 09:23:01

Most Kenyan men are diagnosed with prostate cancer at an advanced stage, when the disease may already have metastasised.

Why frequent urination could signal a prostate problem

By Joan Oyiela   2026-06-28 10:04:41

Doctors are urging men not to dismiss urinary changes as normal ageing, stressing that early screening and treatment of prostate conditions can prevent serious complications.

Veteran TV host Jeremy Clarkson opens up on prostate cancer battle in emotional episode

By Jael Wakesho   2026-06-18 16:35:20

Although Clarkson did not disclose the stage of the cancer, he described it as "aggressive" and said part of his prostate had been removed as part of his treatment.