Huda, 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.

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Talking about cancer is taboo (2:14)
Shame and drama (1:24)
Speak clearly and simply (1:42)
Cancer: A big frightening word (1:47)
We care for our elders at home (1:27)
Does he think I'm three years old? (2:55)
Only God knows (2:06)

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