Most recent by Arif Kamal, MD, MHS, FACP, FAAHPM, FASCO
Training program aims to standardize high-quality oncology patient navigation
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.
Data show ‘alarming’ shift in colorectal cancer to advanced stage, younger age at diagnosis
A greater percentage of colorectal cancer cases in the United States are being diagnosed at advanced stages, according to an American Cancer Society report.
Roundtables aim to improve outcomes for, reduce disparities in breast, cervical cancers
Arif Kamal, MD, MBA, MHS, chief patient officer at American Cancer Society, spoke with Healio about two national roundtables the society will launch to drive progress against breast cancer and cervical cancer.
Palliative care in oncology: Dedication always, specialists often
Many of us in the oncology and palliative care communities read with great interest the guidelines from the ASCO Ad Hoc Palliative Care Expert Panel on the integration of palliative care within routine oncology care.
When worlds collide: Chemotherapy near the end of life
“It’s just common sense. Everybody knows, you have to keep your worlds apart.”