Somali

Habiba

Habiba Hummand is a nurse in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She came to Canada from Somalia. Several female members of her family have had breast cancer, including her mother who died of the disease at 48.

A family history

Habiba talks about screening regularly for breast cancer. (02:23)

Somali - Emotions and Support

Taboo topics (1:44)
Culture, religion and illness (2:44)
Open the door (1:07)
The blessing of sharing (0:49)
Someone to talk to (1:06)
Civil war and cancer (1:37)
Palliative care can happen at home (2:34)
Somali voices: A good death (5:32)
Differences between religion and culture (1:59)

Somali - After Death and Ceremonies

Religious rituals (0:47)

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