Publications by authors named "Ruth Gathoni Mbugua"

Introduction: prostate cancer is categorized as the most common cancer in males in 2020 in Kenya at 21.9%. The major challenge with prostate cancer in Low and Middle-Income Countries is the presentation of patients with advanced disease.

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Background: Globally, an increase in mortality from prostate cancer (PC) remains a big challenge with disparities existing with a slight preponderance among men in low and middle-income countries. Prostate cancer is a leading cause of mortality among men in sub-Saharan Africa. In Kenya, despite the majority of men presenting with advanced prostate cancer for treatment, knowledge and screening for prostate cancer is low.

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