How to Fight Cancer Without Spending Millions

The cost of cancer medication has become a significant challenge for patients, with many reporting that they spend over Ksh20,000 on a single chemotherapy or blood transfusion session.
These expenses have left many patients with depleted finances after seeking treatment. However, cancer survivor Sam Ngugi has revealed that this does not have to be the case.
Speaking at a discussion about fighting cancer on Wednesday, August 27, Ngugi said that small lifestyle changes,such as changing his diet, were some of the things that saved him from the deadly disease.
“That issue of diet was a game-changer. I used to get blood transfusions in the hospital and paid Ksh20,000 for every session, but by taking a lot of fruits and vegetables, I was able to reverse this,” Ngugi explained.
According to Ngugi, taking foods rich in iron and other supplements helped him boost his immunity and, in turn, helped him in the fight.
‘’By taking a lot of food which is very rich in iron and calcium, my immune system really improved,’’ he continued.
The cancer survivor advised most patients to use food as medicine rather than medicine as food.
“You are what you eat, and for me, that piece of information was a game-changer me. Through diet, at least you are able to overcome the side effects.”
According to the most recent estimates, Kenya records approximately 39,000 new cancer cases each year, with over 27,000 deaths annually attributed to the disease.Cancer is now the third leading cause of death in the country, following infectious and cardiovascular diseases
In light of this disturbing fact, Ngugi is now advocating teaching patients how to combat the deadly disease without breaking the bank.
‘’My experience is what motivates me to go out of my way to educate people about investing in their health. Learn to go to the hospital early; some signs of cancer, like headaches, are largely ignored. If you encounter a headache continually for three months, don’t take pain killers, go to the hospital,’’ he advised.
Ngungi also challenged all Kenyans, not just cancer patients, to prioritise their health over other things.