In many families, the kitchen is a place of connection—a space for meaningful conversation, shared traditions, and time with loved ones. Yet discussions about cancer are often left off the table, with research finding that Black adults are less likely to know their family cancer history very well compared to other racial groups. Dr. Arif Kamal, Chief Patient Officer of the American Cancer Society, invites us into his kitchen to share his perspectives on cancer disparities impacting Black communities and why conversations about family health history are so critical. Ready to bring these discussions to your table? Explore more stories from the “Rewrite the Recipe” series and learn how you can help change the odds against cancer: www.cancer.org/changetheodds Created by Pfizer and the American Cancer Society, this series is part of “Change the Odds: Uniting to Improve Cancer OutcomesTM,” an initiative aimed at addressing disparities in cancer care. *Chapters: 00:07: Meet Dr. Kamal 00:24: What is Rewrite the Recipe? 00:45: Cancer’s Impact on Black Communities 00:55: Cancer Risk Factors and Screening 01:13: How We Can Change the Odds

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