💥 INTRODUCTION
Does it feel like cancer is everywhere lately?
A neighbor. A colleague. A relative. Someone young.
In 2022 alone, the world recorded 20 million new cancer cases and 9.7 million deaths. By 2050, that number is projected to exceed 35 million new cases — a 77% increase.
And in Africa?
The burden is expected to more than double in many regions.
This isn’t random.
And it’s not inevitable.
Let’s break down what’s really happening — and how you can protect yourself.
👤 WHO THIS IS FOR
This is for:
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Adults over 30
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Busy professionals in Nairobi, Machakos, and urban Africa
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Parents concerned about rising disease
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Anyone with a family history of cancer
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Anyone who wants to stay ahead of disease
📊 WHAT’S DRIVING THE RISE?
1️⃣ We Are Living Longer
Cancer risk increases sharply after age 60.
As life expectancy improves, more people naturally enter high-risk age groups.
This explains much of the increase globally.
2️⃣ Lifestyle & Metabolic Health
This is where prevention matters most.
Modern urban living has introduced:
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Obesity and excess body fat
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Sedentary routines
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Ultra-processed diets
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Alcohol overuse
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Chronic stress
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Poor sleep
These factors drive:
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Chronic inflammation
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Insulin resistance
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Hormonal imbalance
And these biological conditions fuel cancers such as:
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Breast
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Colorectal
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Pancreatic
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Liver
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Endometrial
Cancer is not chaos.
It often grows in environments of metabolic imbalance.
3️⃣ Tobacco Still Leads
Tobacco remains the number one preventable cause of cancer globally.
While smoking rates are declining in some areas, the population growth effect keeps total case numbers high.
4️⃣ Infections in Africa
In parts of Africa, up to 30% of cancers are linked to infections such as:
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HPV
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Hepatitis B
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Hepatitis C
Vaccination and early screening are critical.
5️⃣ Rising Cancer in Younger Adults
One of the most concerning trends globally:
Certain cancers are rising in adults under 50.
Colorectal cancer is increasing significantly.
Women under 50 now have much higher incidence rates than men.
Why?
Likely contributors:
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Childhood obesity
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Processed diets
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Microbiome shifts
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Environmental exposures
Research is ongoing — but lifestyle remains central.
💡 THE ENCOURAGING TRUTH
Many cancers are preventable.
Evidence shows that up to 40% of cancer cases are linked to modifiable risk factors.
Here’s what you can start today:
✔ Maintain a healthy weight
✔ Move daily (minimum 30 minutes)
✔ Avoid tobacco completely
✔ Limit alcohol
✔ Eat whole, minimally processed foods
✔ Prioritize sleep
✔ Get screened early
Prevention is not fear.
It is power.
🧠 SHAREABLE QUOTE
“Cancer is rising — but so is our ability to prevent it.”
📍 DON’T WAIT FOR SYMPTOMS
Cancer often develops silently.
Screening can detect disease before symptoms appear — when treatment is most effective.
If you are unsure about:
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Which cancer screenings you need
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Your personal risk
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Family history concerns
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When to begin screening
We are here to guide you.
📢 CALL TO ACTION
Visit Wellness Health Services for personalized screening guidance.
📍 Katumani–Wote Road, Behind Katoloni Primary School, Machakos County
📞 Call / WhatsApp: 0775 987 454 | 0715 965 168
🌐 www.wellnesshealthservices.co.ke
Early detection saves lives.
Don’t delay clarity.
📚 REFERENCES
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Sung H, et al. Global Cancer Statistics 2022 (GLOBOCAN). CA Cancer J Clin. 2024.
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World Health Organization. Cancer Fact Sheets.
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American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures 2025.
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IARC Global Cancer Observatory.
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Islami F, et al. Modifiable Risk Factors for Cancer. CA Cancer J Clin.
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