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The ACS announced the inaugural Food is Medicine in Oncology Care Symposium

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Nov 19, 2024, 15:12

The ACS announced the inaugural Food is Medicine in Oncology Care Symposium

Liddy Hora, Program Manager of National Comprehensive Cancer Control Initiatives at the American Cancer Society, shared on LinkedIn:

“The American Cancer Society is excited to announce the inaugural Food is Medicine in Oncology Care Symposium on December 5th, 2024!

Presented in partnership with the Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University, the Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation at Harvard Law School, The Ohio State University College of Medicine and NutriCare, this groundbreaking event will explore the vital role of nutrition in cancer care.
The symposium aims to bring together researchers, healthcare providers, patient advocates, and community leaders. Agenda topics include:

Patient and caregiver experiences
Nutrition research and cancer outcomes
Federal and state policy initiatives

Don’t miss out, register to join us virtually.”

Arif Kamal, Chief Patient Officer for the American Cancer Society, shared this post on LinkedIn, adding:

“Food. Is. Medicine.

But the American Cancer Society has not historically played a leadership role in the domains of food insecurity, nutrition, and cancer risk reduction.

And yet, we realize that food insecurity is a common barrier to people being able to make the time to access cancer screening. And, certain food choices are associated with being at an unhealthy weight, which is associated with 13 different cancers.

So, we’re changing that.

If you’re looking for a sign that we’re meaningfully entering this space to be a force for good, and to bring practical solutions to compelling problems, this is it …”

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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.