Rasha Aboelhassan, Senior Oncology Consultant at Nasser Institute Hospital, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“For the woman who always finds light in the deepest darkness.
For the one who gives everything at work-often more than anyone sees.
For the oncologist her patients call a ‘hero’…while she silently carries anxiety, exhaustion, and unspoken struggles.
As a co author, I dedicate this article to every woman in oncology – a reminder that you are not alone.
In our multinational study across 18 Latin American countries:
- 77% of women oncologists work harder for equal recognition.
- 67.7% report significant work-related stress.
- 60% see motherhood as a barrier.
- Leadership representation remains around 30%.”
Title: Women oncologists across 18 Latin American countries: A multinational survey of professional barriers, leadership, and pay equity
Authors: Lijia Aviles, Lucia Richter Paz, Karinthia Ballón, Kaory Barahona, Andrea Benítez, Dolores de la Mata, Naly Cruz, Maria Elena Lara, Romy Gómez, Lina M. Loaiza, Belkis López, Lilian Faroni, Rebeca Schwartzmann, Erika Ugarte, Loreto Yañez, María del Carmen Torrico, Jennifer Domínguez, Gloria Rodriguez, Dahiana Amarillo, Ingrid Hurtado, Rasha Aboelhassan, Carmen Pinto
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