Stories

  • Max Tracks: Africa – Tanzania

    Max Tracks: Africa – Tanzania

    Get a never before seen look at the chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) program in Tanzania! Over 20 years ago, we partnered with local healthcare profe...

  • Shining a Light on Dr. Pradhan’s Hope

    Shining a Light on Dr. Pradhan’s Hope

    In Bhutan, breast cancer is often diagnosed at a late stage because of several barriers, including long wait times and a lack of equipment. However...

  • Meet the Max Team – Ashika

    Meet the Max Team – Ashika

    Meet Ashika! She’s been with The Max Foundation for almost 14 years, working as a program officer in India. Learn more about why she started with M...

  • Building a Better Future for Breast Cancer Patients

    Building a Better Future for Breast Cancer Patients

    By Cathy Scheepers Africa Region Head for The Max Foundation A group of women sits around a lunch table, smiling and engaged. A burst of laughter c...

  • Shining a Light on Onward’s Compassion

    Shining a Light on Onward’s Compassion

    When Onward was first diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), he spent many sleepless nights thinking about his future. Now, 11 years later,...

  • In my darkest time, I see a dim of light

    In my darkest time, I see a dim of light

    I cannot imagine how hard it must have been to raise a family of six with a minimum educational background, as a sole provider for the family. I ha...

  • Shining a Light on Salsabila’s Ambition

    Shining a Light on Salsabila’s Ambition

    Cancer impacts entire families, not just the person receiving the diagnosis. Salsabila was 16 when she found out her father had marginal zone lymph...

  • El Salvador’s Hospital Nacional Rosales Receives New GeneXpert Machine

    El Salvador’s Hospital Nacional Rosales Receives New GeneXpert Machine

    By Jacqueline Ivonne Montúfar – Regional Program Manager – LatAm I am excited to share some great news from El Salvador. A new GeneXper...

  • Shining a Light on Yeshi’s Courage

    Shining a Light on Yeshi’s Courage

    Being diagnosed with breast cancer was a shock for Yeshi, a farmer from a small village in Bhutan. Her mother passed away from breast cancer, which...

  • Grief Transformed

    Grief Transformed

    October 19th marks the anniversary of Max’s birthday. It is a day of mixed emotions; a beautiful life cut short, so many birthdays missed, and a lo...

  • Finding Joy in the Simple Moments

    Finding Joy in the Simple Moments

    Having a strong support system can make a world of difference for people living with cancer. That includes friends, family, and the dedicated healt...

  • Shining a Light on Sandra’s Resilience

    Shining a Light on Sandra’s Resilience

    People living with cancer deserve access to holistic treatment, including support, education, and the opportunity to connect with others in a simil...