Arif Kamal: A fund for young adults to let them know they are not alone
Arif Kamal, Chief Patient Officer for the American Cancer Society, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Cancer is hard enough without having to worry about how you’ll buy groceries, get to a treatment, or pay rent.
And young adults with cancer face their own set of challenges. Many are uninsured or have limited health insurance compared to children or older adults.
As they go through a pivotal time of establishing independence, people in this age group often don’t know what financial resources may be available to them — and for those who are joining the workforce or are striving to do so, their financial resilience may be limited.
When you couple that with a cancer diagnosis, it can impact emotional well-being and lead to social isolation.
Along with Family Reach, we want young adults to know that we are here for them, we care for them, and they are not alone.
Learn more about the criteria and please share with those who may benefit.”
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.
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