Dr. Samia al-Amoudi

Dr. Samia Al-Amoudi is an obstetrician-gynecologist and former Vice Dean of the College of Medicine and Allied Science at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah. She diagnosed her own breast cancer at a very advanced stage in March 2006, and struggled to get confirmation of the diagnosis and treatment options despite her own medical career. She was the first Saudi to share her personal battle with this disease, breaking the silence to speak out about its impact. As a single parent, full-time physician, and cancer awareness spokeswoman, Dr. Al-Amoudi has advocated effectively to increase awareness and to highlight the urgent need for enhanced medical care. Dr. Al-Amoudi understands that a woman’s silence can quickly lead to death if cancer is ignored or if women do not have access to care and treatment. She has contributed to raising public awareness for Saudi women and families across the Kingdom and throughout the region.