Arif Kamal: Cancer is not a red vs. blue issue, it’s a human issue

Arif Kamal shared a post on LinkedIn:

“On the cusp of a major national election, we should remind ourselves that cancer is not a red vs. blue issue.

It’s a human issue. Because nearly half of men and one-third of women will personally experience cancer in their lifetime.

A 33% mortality reduction from cancer since the early 1990’s has spanned multiple administrations, political philosophies, and funding climates. But to keep that progress transcendent to who is sitting in a seat, we must keep cancer as a voting issue.

As voters get ready to make their decisions, it’s clear from the recent American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) National Voters Phone Survey that several health-related topics, including insurance coverage and out-of-pocket costs, are top of mind.

Brilliant work by Lisa Lacasse, Philip O’Brien and team.”

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Arif Kamal is the first-ever Chief Patient Officer for the American Cancer Society and drives efforts to advance cancer care. With experience at Duke University and the Duke Cancer Institute, he is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Population Health. He is also a Co-Founder of Prepped Health. Dr. Kamal’s expertise lies in oncology quality assessment, palliative care, and innovative technology solutions for patient engagement.