In this two-part conversation with Dr. Arif Kamal, an MD, Chief Patient Officer at the American Cancer Society, practicing oncologist and palliative care physician, we dive into what it really means to humanize care after cancer: bringing compassion earlier in the journey, centering what matters to patients and caregivers, and treating resilience as a skill that can be taught.

What Dr. Arif wants to keep in mind:

•Palliative principles belong early, not only at end-of-life

•Measure what matters: distress, function, goals

•Caregivers are part of the care plan, not visitors

•Financial toxicity is clinical: address it like a symptom

•Resilience can be learned through skills, coaching, and support

Follow Dr. Arif at: linkedin.com/in/arifkamalmd