About Omar Abdihamid MD, MMed, MPH
About the Author
Dr. Omar Abdihamid is Clinical Oncologist from Kenya. He is passionate about Global Oncology and cancer care equity in low- and middle-income countries. His main areas of interest are culturally based cancer care, patient education, and cancer care advocacy. Dr. Omar is a scientific writer, a published cancer researcher, and a reviewer for cancer journals. He is a fellow of the ASCO 2023 IDEA award, the recipient of the 2021 Journal of Global Oncology editorial fellow program, and a winner of ASCO Voices 2022.
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"Cancer is a journey, but you walk the road alone. There are many places to stop along the way and get nourishment – you just have to be willing to take it." – Emily Hollenberg
Africa and Cancer | Reflections on being an Oncologist
"I am honored to take care of persons living with cancer, it’s a privilege with sober responsibilities"
Dr. Omar, Clinical Oncologist
Africa and Cancer | Garissa Cancer Center: Inaugural Oncology Facility in Northern Kenya region in 60 years
Your geographic locale, ethnicity, education, environmental injustices, and access to a health care system are your social determinants of health and health inequities~ World health organisation
Africa and Cancer | Taboos in Cancer Care: What matters to patients By Dr. Omar Abdihamid (Kenya)
"Weaving the cultural beliefs about Cancer as a "God-forsaken" disease in many cultures to the success of modern cancer therapeutics is a critical definition of complementary culturally-based cancer care" Author: Dr. Omar Abdihamid
Africa and Cancer | Fertility and Cancer Diagnosis: The Crossroads
“However motherhood comes to you, it’s a miracle.” – Valerie Harper.
Africa and Cancer | Cancer Diagnosis- Delivering Difficult News to Patients and Families
"Each day comes bearing its own gifts. Untie the ribbons." — Ruth Ann Schabacker.
Africa and Cancer | Lets talk about the state of cancer care in Kenya
"Cancer does not have a face until it's yours or (of) someone you know," Anthony Del Monte
Recent Comments
Great piece prof Towers! enjoyed reading it
Great piece Prof Odedina. Indeed its time to stop cancer in its trucks in Africa