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November 13, 2020

Prostate cancer – a serious problem in the Caribbean

[Reprinted: The Carib News, 11-7-2020] Recently NBC’s weatherman and morning TV co-host Al Roker revealed his diagnosis of prostate cancer and will be taking time off to battle the disease. The 66-year-old urged others at risk — particularly Black men — to ensure they see a doctor and get the proper checkups to stop cancer that is very treatable if detected early. It is worthy to note that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cancer in Caribbean, Prostate Cancer, WHO

December 2, 2019

Health City Cayman Breaks Ground for New Cancer Center

Dr. Ashutosh Raghuvanshi, Vice Chairman, Managing Director & Group CEO of the Narayana Health -Group announced last year that a state-of-the-art comprehensive cancer center will be housed in a new purpose-built building at the hospital's East End, Grand Cayman site.  The facility, will include accommodation for overseas patients and it will be built and housed at the first comprehensive cancer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cancer in Caribbean, Cancer treatment, Health City Cayman Tagged With: Health City Cayman

November 12, 2019 Leave a Comment

Cervical Cancer is Second most lethal Cancer among Caribbean Women

Among Caribbean women of all ages, cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in terms of incidence and mortality and accounts for 13% of all cancer cases and 10.4% of all cancer deaths in the region.  Cervical cancer, is caused by persistent infection of the human papillomavirus (HPV), and is a highly preventable disease (PAHO).  In the Caribbean, the highest cancer incidence rates are in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cancer in Caribbean, Cancer screening, Cancer treatment, Caribbean Health, Cervical Cancer, HPV, PAHO/WHO, Universal Health Coverage

November 12, 2019 Leave a Comment

Few Jamaican Women are Screened for Breast Cancer

Breast cancer screening

The incidence of breast cancer in Jamaica is high and it is the most common cancer diagnosed in Jamaican women resulting in a high mortality rate compared to other countries in the world. Many women unfortunately are being diagnosed at a late stage reducing their odds for successful treatment and their opportunities for long-term survival.  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cancer in Caribbean, Cancer screening, Public Health

July 15, 2019

Health City Cayman to Become the Center for Caribbean Medical Tourism and Beyond

Surgeon and entrepreneur Dr. Devi Shetty has recently outlined his plan to make Grand Cayman the “capital of medical tourism for the western hemisphere” within the next seven years.  The man behind Health City Cayman believes the hospital’s growth will accelerate with the construction of a new multi-million dollar cancer centre within the next 12 months.  He expects patients to come largely from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cancer in Caribbean, Cancer treatment, Cayman Health City, Health Tourism, Medical Tourism

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