Somali

Huda

Huda Ibrahim Ismail moved to Canada from Somalia in 1994. Her twin sister was diagnosed and treated for cervical cancer. Huda works with community services in Toronto, Ontario.

Speak clearly and simply

Huda explains why clear language is important. (01:42)

Somali - Talking About Illness

What health care providers should know (1:44)
Taboo topics (1:44)
Talking about cancer is taboo (2:14)
Shame and drama (1:24)
Cancer: A big frightening word (1:47)
Does he think I'm three years old? (2:55)
Tell the family first (1:48)
What is a DNR? (1:33)
Someone to talk to (1:06)
The whole community at the hospital (1:30)
Civil war and cancer (1:37)
Somali voices: Ceremony, traditions and beliefs (7:42)
Somali voices: Caring for the patient and family (4:26)
Somali voices: A good death (5:32)
Differences between religion and culture (1:59)

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