Collaboration is at the heart of improving patient outcomes. At the Malaysian Society of Haematology Annual Scientific Meeting 2026, our team had the opportunity to connect with healthcare professionals, patient advocates, partners and delegates from across Malaysia and beyond.

As a nurse, Elizabeth knew what the image on the screen meant before anyone explained it. At 41 years old, this wife, mother of three, and healthcare professional at The Nairobi Hospital saw her chest X-ray and understood the situation. Further tests confirmed her worst fear: Stage 4 lung cancer.

Upon accessing lung cancer treatment, Ali in Ethiopia shares: "I can't get words to express how grateful I am for your generous donation of the life-saving targeted therapy drug to me, which is making a significant impact on my life. Without your support, it might have been very difficult for me."🙏🏾

Meet Natia Kakutia, our Program Coordinator in Georgia since January 2025. 💞 What is a special memory you have with patients? I still remember my very first phone call to a patient. I was so nervous that I wrote down what I wanted to say and even practiced it out loud before dialing the number.

Today, is the birthday of our CEO @patggmax.bsky.social Every year, she dedicates her special day to ensuring these same life celebrations remain a reality for people living with cancer in low- and middle-income countries.

Behind every pill is a person. Behind every prescription is a person navigating challenges which go far beyond medicine. 👉🏿Alpha in Zimbabwe 👉🏽Henry in Guatemala 👉🏾Jeeva in India 👉🏽Nom in Cambodia

🎉 We’re celebrating the birthday of our CEO @patggmax.bsky.social by turning well wishes into impact for people living with cancer around the world. As a special thank you, anyone living in the US who donates $500 or more will receive a “Do something good today” t-shirt.💛

On GIST Awareness Day, we’re honored to share Rupali’s story from India. Her journey has been successful thanks to key partnerships with Novartis and Friends of Max. She was 22. Her son was only eight months old. And her life changed in an instant. 💛

For years, Dipak's dream of making music felt increasingly out of reach as his life revolved around hospital visits and blood transfusions. Living with both aplastic anemia and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), he faced uncertainty.

Do you know how many countries we worked in alongside our 483 partner physicians last year? A. 100 B. 84 C. 17 D. 65 Comment below then sign up to discover this and other key stats in TOMORROW'S webinar about our 2025 M & E Report. ➡️ Register: buff.ly/71DI6BD #GlobalHealth #TheMaxFoundation

We’re excited to introduce our medical partner, Dr. Johanna Rapanarilala, an oncologist at Seychelles Hospital on Mahé Island and leader of the country’s only specialized oncology unit. Swipe to learn more about her work, her patients, and life in Seychelles ➡️

Conoce a Karen Chur, nuestra Coordinadora de Programas para Centroamérica desde 2024. Desliza para conocer más sobre ella➡️ ~ Meet Karen Chur, our Program Coordinator for Central America since 2024. Swipe to learn more about her➡️ buff.ly/bWM20Jj #PatientAdvocacy #TheMaxFoundation #WorkingTogether

En colaboración con Fundamisericordia TMO, recientemente lanzamos nuestro programa de asistencia para transporte en El Salvador, convirtiéndose en el décimo país de Latinoamérica en brindar este apoyo fundamental a las personas que viven con cáncer.

This #FathersDay we celebrate fathers like Carlos who⚽ ⏳️Carry not only their own challenges, but also their family's future 🏔️Keep showing up, even in the unknown 💪🏽Demonstrate steady strength, despite uncertainty

This year’s theme for Kidney Cancer Day from our partners at the @ikccorg.bsky.social reminds us that emotional well-being is an often-overlooked element of patient care. Because behind every diagnosis is a person resiliently navigating uncertainty.

Clinical training is a cornerstone of strong health systems, equipping healthcare professionals to deliver better care and respond to real-world challenges. In 2025, we facilitated clinical trainings led by medical experts from our Humanitarian PACT partners at #TheMaxFoundation across 10 countries.

Join us for a webinar on "Measuring Health Equity Impact" where Senior Director of Monitoring and Evaluation Alicia Annamalay, Ph.D., and Max global team members will discuss findings from our 2025 Monitoring and Evaluation Report.

Cuthbert is an accountant, husband of 27 years, a father of two, and a fishing enthusiast in St. Lucia who grew up learning the trade from his father. He reminds us every day that a diagnosis is not the end of the story, it's just the beginning of a different chapter.

Nicole is not only a Max admin on our team in the Africa region, she is also a survivor of cancer herself who has shared her inspiring story in honor of #NationalCancerSurvivorsDay

Apar is a 72-year-old grandfather in India who has shared his story as a happy retiree in honor of #NationalCancerSurvivorsDay 🗨️ Apar says, "To anyone who is newly diagnosed, my message is simple: stay positive and trust your doctor’s guidance." #MoreThanMedicine #PatientStories #TheMaxFoundation

Azizul is a 35-year-old husband, father, and business owner in Malaysia who has shared his inspiring story in honor of #NationalCancerSurvivorsDay

Meet Steven Matthew, our Program Coordinator in Mumbai, India, since February 2025. Keep reading to learn more about him and his role ⬇️

We're excited to share that Dr. Challe, Prof. Duduyemi, and the medical team at Connaught have approved the first person to our breast cancer treatment program in Sierra Leone. And that first person is a man.

Across our global team, cultural context shapes how we connect and show up for patients every day. From understanding stigma to honoring the role of family and community, our colleagues bring deep local insight that makes care more human and relevant.

We’re honored to introduce you to Dr. Sonephet Saysouligno, a Pediatric Hemato-Oncologist and Head of the Hemato-Oncology Department at Children’s Hospital in Vientiane, Laos.

Cancer can impact far more than a person’s health. For many families, it affects education too. Through Max Schooling, The Max Foundation supports students and families navigating cancer across Malaysia, India, Cambodia, and the Philippines. In 2025 alone, the program supported 360 students.

For physicians like Dr. Mipsang Lama in Nepal, there was a time when the rare and devastating blood disorder of Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) could be identified but not treated. Care meant repeated transfusions, temporary stabilization, and watching patients live with uncertainty.

In Laos, #AccessToCare isn’t always straightforward. It takes coordination, persistence & people working behind the scenes to make it possible. This is a glimpse into that journey for Khammueng. 📹️ Watch the full story here: buff.ly/9lwu4kR #TheMaxFoundation #GlobalHealth #CancerCare #HealthEquity

Cancerworld has released a special edition marking 25 years of #TargetedTherapy for #ChronicMyeloidLeukemia (CML)—a breakthrough that transformed an once life-limiting diagnosis into a manageable condition.🌟

CancerWorld | The Max Foundation – Special Issue 2026 | Cancerworld Magazine

Explore 25 years of TKI-driven progress in CML and the global effort to expand access to lifesaving leukemia treatment and patient care worldwide for everyone!

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Twenty‑five years ago, on May 10, the approval of a revolutionary medication for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) transformed a devastating diagnosis into something radically different. What was once a death sentence became a manageable, chronic condition, allowing people to live full lives.