Health screening checklist for people with a family history of cancer in Kenya
By My Wellness Health, Editorial team · Reviewed by the My Wellness Health clinical team on 7 Oct 2026 · Updated 7 Oct 2026
A parent, brother, sister or child with cancer can mean starting screening earlier. The key checks are breast, bowel and prostate.
Your checks and how often
Frequently asked questions
Breast: how often?
Screening often starts 10 years before the youngest relative's diagnosis.
Bowel: how often?
Colonoscopy from 40, or earlier.
Prostate: how often?
PSA conversations from 40.
Genetic counselling: how often?
Ask whether BRCA or Lynch testing suits you.
How can My Wellness Health help?
My Wellness Health's risk assessments (Cancer risk assessments, KES 300) looks at your symptoms, history and lifestyle and gives you a personalised risk report with clear next steps. A care navigator calls you back within 2 hours to help you book any screening you need at a facility that suits your budget and location. Assessment fees do not include tests or consultations at the facility.
| Checks | Start with |
|---|---|
| Breast: screening often starts 10 years before the youngest relative's diagnosis | Bowel: colonoscopy from 40, or earlier | Prostate: PSA conversations from 40 | Genetic counselling: ask whether BRCA or Lynch testing suits you | Cancer risk assessments, KES 300 |
This page is health information to help you understand risks and next steps. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a consultation with a qualified clinician. My Wellness Health is not a diagnostic service: we help you understand your risk and connect you with the right screening and care. In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital or call 999 or 112. If you are thinking of harming yourself, call Befrienders Kenya on +254 722 178 177 or the Kenya Red Cross toll-free line 1199.