Although most people think cancer is primarily a problem in wealthy nations, the truth is, globally, one in six deaths are related to cancer. Approximately 70% of those deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries.
Why Accessing Cancer Care Matters
Understanding these barriers is the first step towards creating effective solutions. By addressing these issues, we can work towards reducing the global cancer burden and ensuring equitable access to treatment for all.
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Discover the critical barriers that prevent millions from accessing urgent cancer treatment. Our PDF reveals:
Economic Challenges: The high cost of treatment and lack of financial support
Healthcare Infrastructure: Limited availability of healthcare facilities and trained professionals
Cultural and Social Barriers: Stigma and misconceptions surrounding cancer
Policy and Governance: Inadequate government policies and support systems
Max doesn’t stop at just helping the patients. It’s more than access – there’s education, monitoring, connecting patients to others. They make you well-rounded so even when Max isn’t there, we can advocate.
– Jelena Cugurovic, patient leader in Serbia
Max is right in the middle of doctors, patients, and pharmaceutical companies. They are able to manage this triangle and keep everything in balance … and they do it amazingly, day in and day out.
– Nirmesh, living with leukemia in India
I was, and still am, a beneficiary of The Max Foundation. I was diagnosed with CML when I was a first-year resident. The lifesaving service Max provided was the inspiration that led me to study hematology and forever strive to pay the debt forward.
– Dr. Fisihatsion Tadesse, medical partner in Ethiopia