Stories

  • 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...

  • Fiorella’s Story

    Fiorella’s Story

    Meet Fiorella from Chiclayo, Peru. With determination, a positive attitude, and support from her husband and parents, she’s been successfully manag...

  • Shining a Light on Dr. Mipsang’s Dedication

    Shining a Light on Dr. Mipsang’s Dedication

    Physicians are an essential part of our work. We partner with more than 500 healthcare professionals who provide cancer treatment in low- and middl...

  • What I have learned in 33 years since losing Max

    What I have learned in 33 years since losing Max

    I have learned that the pain in the heart and soul is deep and will always be there. The ‘bucket’ has a hole, and even when you dedicate every day ...

  • Shining a Light on Kiran’s Determination

    Shining a Light on Kiran’s Determination

    Living with cancer can be overwhelming, to say the least. People with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) have to take daily medication, travel to clini...