The burden of suffering endured by patients fighting cancer needs special attention. Yet many hospitals in developing economies and most in low-income countries lack a long-term investment in basic infrastructure and qualified personnel needed to treat varied cancers. This factor is one of many factors contributing to cancer as a growing problem.   Source: The Citizen website A report by Richard Sullivan, Pramesh and Christopher Booth that Talking Cancer has seen show that in sub-Saharan Africa, only 16 countries have access to basic pathology services. “There are inadequate cancer diagnosis and treatment centres, trained staff, and equipment required in fighting the disease. Throughout much of Africa, there is an average of one pathologist per 2.3 million people,” reads part of the report. Accordingly, Malawi has only one population-based cancer registry situated at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH). There are other hospital-based registries in Lilon...

Many personal hygiene products, cosmetics or cleaning supplies are cancer-causing factors yet most of us have overlooked their side effects including the manufacturers themselves, SmartKlean Blog reports.   ‘Currently corporations are labelling products without providing warning for cancer and other health issues. They have chosen to hide this crucial information, in turn, exposing people to health hazards unnecessarily,’ reads part of the report. Below are some of the products that have potential to cause cancer as they comprise toxic ingredients and contaminants to which most of us are exposed daily, thanks to the Cancer Prevention Coalition (CPC), Ralph Nader, and SmartKlean Blog. Cosmetic and personal care products Talcum Powder - (Johnson & Johnson. Inc.) It is labeled as Toxic Ingredient: TALC is carcinogenic and a risk factor for ovarian cancer. It is also a lung irritant. Cover Girl Replenishing Natural Finish Make-Up (Foundation) (Prot...