Oncology Clinic
The rising cases of cancer in Kenya is at an alarming rate and PAHG seeks to get our patients holistic oncology services to reduce the cases of outbound medical tourism. Some of the most reported cancer cases include
- Breast Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Stomach & Colon Cancer
To address these cases, we offer the following services
Outpatient Cancer Care
The Outpatient Cancer Care (OCC) is part of our larger Comprehensive Oncology Program. The facility is designed to provide an integrated, patient-centered service across the care cycle from diagnosis through treatment, survivorship, and palliative care. The Outpatient Cancer Care also offers streamlined, efficient care by our multidisciplinary team of specialists.
This coordinated approach allows us to offer all-inclusive care to cancer patients and their families as a one-stop service.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy or chemo is a treatment method that uses drugs to damage cancer cells. Chemo is most effective when given as a combination of two or more drugs used together. The Chemo Unit is equipped with reclining seats for patients’ comfort.
The length of stay for treatments is between half an hour to eight hours, depending on the type of treatment. The daily administration of chemotherapy allows patients to go home the same day after chemotherapy infusion
Radiation therapy
Palliative Care
Palliative care is a medical specialty that focuses on comfort, relief of symptoms, and clarifying patients’ treatment goals. It can be offered concurrently with other medical therapies for any seriously ill patient with any disease or condition, particularly when there are physical, psycho-social, or spiritual complications. The main aim is to treat the patient’s symptoms and provide supportive care while understanding the patient’s aspirations and goals.
It also ensures that patients and their families are fully informed of the diagnosis and the likely outcomes in a timely, sensitive, and appropriate manner. Palliative care involves treating the patient’s pain, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, weight loss, loss of appetite, difficulty in breathing, and many others. Patients requiring palliative care services can be attended to through referral by their primary doctor and book an appointment or as walk-ins.
Brachytherapy for Cervical Cancer
Brachytherapy is a type of radiotherapy that can be used to treat cervical cancer. In Brachytherapy, the radioactive source is placed as close to the tumor as possible to deliver a very high dose in a localized area. This reduces the risk of unnecessary damage to the healthy tissue and organs close to the tumor.
