Omar Abdihamid, Clinical Oncologist at Shabaha Cancer Centre and Clinical Oncology Specialist at HCGCCK Cancer Centre, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“New Publication
What does it mean to live with prostate cancer in Kenya?
Our latest study explores the voices of 130 men living with prostate cancer across five Kenyan counties. Beyond the clinical diagnosis, participants described emotional distress, financial hardship, long travel distances for care, changing family roles, and challenges to their sense of identity and dignity
The message is clear: improving cancer outcomes requires more than treatment alone. We must also address the psychosocial and structural barriers that shape the patient experience.”
Title: “When the Doctor Said Cancer, Everything Stopped”: A Qualitative Study of the Lived Experiences of Men With Prostate Cancer in Kenya
Authors: Diana W. Njuguna, Ann W. Muthiru, Bahaty Riogi, Omar Abdihamid, Charles Waihenya, Stephen Chege, Rukia Kibaya, Sharon Mweni, Idah Kinya, Lydia Nyabuto, Jennifer Murithi, Ibrahim Kuno, Amanda Caballero, Umar Afzal, Francis Makokha, Ewan Cobran
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