Jose considers himself as one of the fortunate ones able to navigate and manage the burden of cancer, but at the same time, he is using his voice to champion better access for all cancer patients to receive diagnosis, timely and appropriate treatment, funding and a better chance of beating cancer.

'Once you have cancer, it can be resource-draining. Unfortunately, not all cancer patients, especially the poor and those from the lower income bracket get the proper information on treatment options and get the proper services they need.'