Cost of cancer treatment varies based on various factors, including level of treatment needed, inpatient vs. outpatient care, public vs. private hospitals, etc. Consult the institutions directly for cost information. For a listing of hospice and palliative care services in Kenya visit the KEHPCA website.
Hospitals with Cancer Treatment Services
Aga Khan University Hospital, Limuru Road, Parklands, Nairobi, +254 (0) 20 366 2037/2644, +254 (0) 732 688 911, Provides detection and screening programmes, specialised diagnostics, chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment, and palliative and rehabilitation programmes.
Beacon Health Services Cancer Treatment Center, 5th Ngong Avenue, 5th Avenue Building, 3rd Floor, Nairobi, +254 (0) 714 298 000, +254 (0) 736 998 000, Provides cancer diagnosis and out-patient treatment services.
Coast Province General Hospital, Kisauna Road, Mombasa, +254 (0) 41 231 4204, +254 (0) 722 207 868, chiefadmin@cpgh.co.ke. Provides cancer screening, chemotherapy and surgery.
Kenyatta National Hospital, Hospital Road, Nairobi, +254 20 272 6450. Provides cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment (including chemotherapy, surgery, radiotherapy and palliative care).
Kijabe Mission Hospital, P.O. Box 20, Kijabe 00220, +254 (0) 20 324 6500, +254 (0) 733 779 994, info.kh@kijabe.net, mktoff.kh@kijabe.net. Provides screening, chemotherapy and surgery treatment for several cancers – primarily breast cancer, Kaposi’s sarcoma and surgically treatable cervical cancer. Provides palliative care.
Mater Hospital, Along Mukenia & Dunga Road, South B, Nairobi, +254 (0)20 653 1199, +254 (0)733 641 870, inform@materkenya.com. Provides leukemia, breast, cervical and prostate cancer testing services; surgery for malignant tumors; general cancer management services.
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, AMPATH Oncology Centre, P.O Box 4606, Code: 30100, Eldoret, plus satellite clinics in: Kitale, Webuye, Busia, Chulaimbo (Kisumu), Mosoriot, Turbo, Iten, +254 704 381 628, +254 721 176 262. Provides cancer education, screening, diagnosis, treatment (including palliative care).
M.P. Shah Hospital/Cancer Care Kenya, Shivachi Road, Parklands, Nairobi, 0733 606 752 (MP Shah), +254 20 374 0132 (Cancer Care Kenya), info@mpshahhosp.org (MP Shah), info@cancercarekenya.com (Cancer Care Kenya). Provides diagnosis, chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments.
Nairobi Hospice, Kenyatta National Hospital Complex, Hospital Road, Nairobi, +254 020 271 383, info@nairobihospice.or.ke. Provides out-patient and home-based palliative care for cancer and other terminal illnesses.
Nairobi Hospital, Argwings Khodek Road, Nairobi, 0722 204 114, hosp@nairobihospital.org. Provides cancer screening and treatment services (chemotherapy).
Nairobi Women’s Hospital, Hurlingham, Nairobi, +254 20 272 6821, info@nwch.co.ke. Provides gynecologic oncology testing and treatment. Free breast screenings and fee-based cervical screenings each Thursday, 10am-4pm.
Texas Cancer Centre, Argwings Khodek Grove, Hurlingham, Nairobi, +254 753 623 971, +254 20 262 3605. Provides cancer screening and treatment services.
Tenwek Mission Hospital, P.O Box 39 – 20400 , Bomet, +254 20 2045542, +254728091900, tenwek@tenwek.com. Provides limited screening, cancer treatment services (gynecologic), stenting for esophageal cancer patients, and palliative care services for cancer and other terminal illnesses.
Kenyan Network of Cancer Organizations 
I have a one year old boy with eyes problems ,it has been very hard to believe that there is no other way than removing both eyes.i need to see a cancer Doctor.please assist.
I have a lump in my right breast where can i do breast screening with low cost
Depending on where you are living, you can seek medical attention at any referral hospital and they will be able to advice you on the nearest breast screening facility.
Let us know where you live and we will be able to give you an indication of the nearest breast screening facility.
Nairobi women hospital on Thursdays for freeeeee.
Hello Godwin, you may try Beacon Health Services;l Medical & Cancer Treatment Center in Upperhill- Nairobi. They have very good and affordable treatment.
Dear Paul, Sorry about your son’s condition. You urgently need to see an Oncologist(Cancer doctor) with the medical report for your boy-visit the nearest hospital with an Oncology Centre eg Kenyatta National Hospital, The Nairobi Hospital, Moi Teaching and Referal Hospital,Tenwek etc.-(depending on which part of the country you and son are). We pray for a better prognosis.
pliz call this number if it’s an emergency 0714496057
good to know that your organisation cares for the health of our women.how much is mammogram at nairobi womens hospital
Hey please please i need help. I know a lady called gladys that really needs help. She cant afford breast cancer treatment and jus had a new born baby. She has 4kids and she is scared that she might loss the battle if she does not get help. Please help her anyway you can. God help her. My email is a.wanjau@yahoo.com if u need more onfo or knw someone who can help her please email me back. God bless you
Anne, did you get any help? please contact me 0734954697 or beyondborders254@gmail.com.
See prof.wasike of agakhan very helpful
You blog is very nice information and this information about the Cancer it’s very dangerous and this ill from alcohol & Drugs addicted. if anyone patient of Cancer so please choose the best way avoid from alcohol & drugs we have the best Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers Texas by The Arbor
My brother has cancer of the lalynx stage 3. Which is the best hospital can i take him in kenya?
Hi take him or her to knh. They have best facility’s
Hey, i would like to if there is any fee required for screening. because i want to be screened for both breast and cervical. Recently i have been experiencing pain on my left boob and abdorminal pain with blood clots. Thanks in Advance
Am happy to find this page. My husband needs radiotherapy after surgery. He had a malignant schwannoma. What are your charges. Any assistance pliz.
I want to inquire any hospital which offers free cancer screening.Kindly assist.
my wife needs chemotherapy after surgery.any help please.
you are doing great job
i have a patient with rightsided retinoblastoma,can she get treatment?
I fear cancer so much and sometimes I think that I may be carrying it….what can I do to do away with my fear…..?..Can I get a free test?….
Where can one get treatment for cancer of the pancrease?
am warried that l may be havin oral cancer buh i do not know way to go.please help
hi, my name is james, I would like to know the overall cost of cancer checkup
Overall cost of a check-up would vary from one health facility to another and it is advisable that you inquire from the facilities (mentioned earlier) that provide these services.
my sister was diagnosed with oestrogenic Sarcoma.Which hospitals should I visit .
Hi!! Am Vidah, I have noticed that my breasts differ in sizes and I don’t know how to identify a lump, should I worry about breast cancer?
Hi Vidah, The difference in breast size does not mean you could have cancer. Please consult a medical practitioner to teach you how to check for breast lumps.
You can also check online e.g on the American Cancer Society website how to do self breast examinations at home.
Hey am sherry where can get breast cancer screening in mombasa Kenya…. Which cost the cheapest there is abnormal growth down my nipple plzzzz
Please email me your calendar of events.I would to participate.
Hello Jane. Our calendar of events depends on each individual organisations. I will be able to post in a few when it is ready.
Regards
I have a swell on my right of the face and some it produce some fluid like water n it has an infection.
Hello john, it is good to see a doctor immediately. It is not likely to be cancer but most important is to get a diagnosisnl from a hospital.
iam Kevin my mom is suffering sarvical cancer which hospital can i go that is cheaper
Hi Kevin, you can contact DiscountRX Pharmacy for cheaper Onco medicines, as long as you have prescription from your Doctor
Hello Kevin,
Thankyou for your question. For us to be able to answer, kindly let me know where you are based. However, KNH or Rift valley Hospital in Eldoret are the most preferred referral hospitals. You can also try other hospitals like Agakhan or Texas cancer center if you are in Nairobi or any other hospital of your choice near you. Thanksyou
hey, I hv a small lump at the vagina am afraid it might be cancer. it has need there for a long time noe I started noticing itching legs and skin rushes. please advice’s.
am unemployed and scared if visiting hospitals since I don’t have money to do so.
can I hv any help
I have a student who is in need of breast screening. Am based at Sori in Migori county
Hello jane, as a norm, it is advisable to visit a hospital that can test or screen breast cancer. Breast cancer day if detected early, it can be healed.
Nice info.
I just wish you answered most of the questions asked here. That’d be great.
Unfortunately, you aren’t.
Dear Kangi. Not all questions have substantive answers. We try as much as we could to answer appropriately and timely. All in all, let me know your question. Thanks
Hi I’m Dee.
Have fibroadenoma on my left breast… Need free mammogram. Nairobi.
Hi am godwin ,I’d like to know I have had this cough for quite some time and its persistant i have tried all tests except lung cancer test,where can i get the cheapest centre? Thank you
hi my name is Lusala,i have breast lumps and i no i need medication,where can i be treated at a lower cost,thankyou
I have a brother who was diagnosed with colon cancer. He had successful surgery but doctor says he needs chemo. Cancer has not spread to lymph nodes but was found in the fluid in his stomach during surgery. Where would you recommend we go for chemo treatment. Any referrals?
Rodah, Please contact me on beyondborders254@gmail.com or 0734954697. I might be able to assist on this
Hello am Sarah where can I get screening cancer in Nakuru please help fear of the signs I have….
Hello… Am Anne, have a lump in my right breast. Live in Kakamega, I please need referrals. My email wachiya84@gmail.com
Where can I find information on affordable insurance cover for cancer surgery and treatments?
hi,am peter from baringo county i know of a herb that has cured external cancer,there are three patients who had been diagnosed with cancer and now they are cancer free.where can i take it for research.
hey am danccan from siaya i fear for the signs am showing….where can i get cancer screening …i hve a lump on one of my testicle…my g.mail adress…dannyrhz@gmail.com
I m Philemon looking for an internship opportunity,i holds a diploma in community nutrition
Hi Philemon, kindly send your CV to info@kenconetwork.org
I have a pain in my bladder surroundings for some tym…a sharp pain esp. when my sex hormones are active….what could be the problem?
Bwana George,
interesting to note that you have noted the signs. Have you seen a doctor? Please do so immediately as not all symptoms lead to cancer. Regards
Hello kindly refer me to ahospital on Kakamega I have pain and a lump in my right breast.i need guidance kindly o am desperate
Mercy osore,i would like 2 request for a well wisher 2 assist my mum inlaw who is admitted in eldoret refferal coz of cancer.am worried of how 2 pay the bills.
hello
my name is mariam. My sister was diagnised with cervical cancer but she cannot afford the treatment. anthelp will be appreciated
my mother has breast cancer, its now a year. we dont have finances to take her to hospital. how can u assist, my contacts 0700638922, kindly assist
I am in Kitale and am experiencing constant need to pee especially at night and pains around the chest which does not seem to go away. Where can i go for tests in this part of the country
Hi I’m seline oduor from umoja2, I’ve been experiencing itching from my nipple that does come n dissappear especially after removing bra is when I feel it n now I irritation side way but there’s no any pimple or swell, it’s now 3 months and it’s only on my left breast kindly advise, cld it be a cancer sign??
Dear Seline, we would advise you to seek medical attention from a credible medical institution for expert advice. All the best.
My mum has been complaining of stomach problems and vomiting after eating. She is 73yrs
Dear Walter, Please seek medical advice from a credible medical institution. All the best.
Where is Nairobi radiotherapy hospital located kindly?
Dear Jane, do you mean where you can get radiotherapy in Nairobi? The Nairobi Hospital and all other major hospitals like MP Shah, Kenyatta National Hospital, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Cancer Care Kenya and Texas Cancer Center etc.
Hey..how much does it cost for radiotherapy..i.e. the fairest you know in Nairobi..Pls help
Hello! I appreciate the kind of support available in this forum from all sources, this is very encouraging. Please assist me to get a cancer treatment drug called ‘birinapant ‘ we need it badly to try as last resort. You can reach me on tsuipopo@outlook.com . Thanks and may God bless you!
My dad, 55, has been diagnosed with breast cancer, Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. Is it possible to find a center that would proceed to treatment without redoing the diagnosis? we are trying to avoid extra costs. Any advice on how to proceed?
Dear Dieudonne, Sorry to hear about your dad’s diagnosis. Unfortunately most health institutions will begin by redoing the diagnosis before they proceed with the treatment. However, I believe you can express your concern to the oncologist and they may be able to assist you. We wish you all the best.
Hi. I have noticed a lump in my left breast that has a mild pain though it moves….where can I possibly get free cancer screening? Kind regards
am anne from nunyuki .I need your help I have something in my throat and I need to be check it cancer.which is the best hospital and the cheappest .
Hey, I have this lower abdominal pain and I can feel a grain like growth on my right testes. I also sweat a lot at night is that a sign of prostrate cancer? Please help I feel confused.
Good work Kenya Cancer Network.
Hallo, At what age does one (a man) need to go for cancer screening? How much would that cost? and which are some of the affordable hospitals in Nairobi?
Im a male adult aged 60 living in Nairobi. For a month now i have been experiencing pain on both of my breasts and now I have noticed that my left breast has lump. Where do I seek breast Cancer screenig?