Arif Kamal
Editor-in-Chief at CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians
Chief Patient Officer @AmericanCancer | Oncologist | MD @DukePallCare | Founder @preppedhealth | President-Elect @aahpm | FASCO at @asco
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Apr 2, 2024 |
healio.com | Jennifer Byrne |Arif Kamal |Mindy Valcarcel
You've successfully added to your alerts. You will receive an email when new content is published. Click Here to Manage Email Alerts We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. The American Cancer Society launched a national training and credentialing program designed to standardize high-quality, expert patient navigation for individuals with cancer and their caregivers.
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Jan 16, 2024 |
acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Don S. Dizon |Arif Kamal
The 2024 update to Cancer Statistics from the American Cancer Society estimates that over 2,000,000 people this year will hear the words, “you have cancer.”1 This amounts to nearly 5500 people each day, or the equivalent to one person experiencing this every 15 seconds. This marks the first time incidence has eclipsed 2 million Americans, with more people being diagnosed at earlier stages of these diseases, when cure rates are the highest.
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Oct 31, 2023 |
acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Don S. Dizon |Arif Kamal
Lung cancer screening is a proven method to detect cancers early, resulting in reduced morbidity and mortality. Guidelines regarding lung cancer screening have been published by a few groups, including the American Cancer Society (ACS) who, since 2010, have recommended for low-dose computed tomography screening for those who meet the criteria. One such criterion is years since quitting (YSQ).
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Oct 11, 2023 |
onlinelibrary.wiley.com | William L. Dahut |Arif Kamal |Lisa Lacasse |Kathryn Sanders
Gaps in the cancer care continuum are vast, both in the United States and globally. The American Cancer Society orchestrates an integrated, tripartite approach toward improving the lives of cancer patients and their families through research, advocacy, and patient support.
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Sep 28, 2023 |
edeshseba.info | Arif Kamal
By Arif Kamal, MD, chief patient officer for the American Cancer Society, as told to Janie McQueen A cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event, no matter the outcome. But a diagnosis of inoperable cancer may mean wrestling with less time than you expected. This can bring up issues of hope, strength, legacy, and uncertainty. You may feel overwhelmed, especially if you're facing your journey without much support.
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