Breast Cancer Has No Geography or Gender
Across every region where we have launched breast cancer treatment programs, men are among the recipients of treatment.
Region: Africa & Middle East
Shining a Light on Makhauhelo’s Gratitude
Makhauhelo’s life has been full of ups and downs since being diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). She remembers the fear of not having access to the medication she needed, but also the kindness of healthcare providers who never stopped searching for a solution. In 2017, Makhauhelo began experiencing weakness and fatigue. Her daughter, who….
Meet the Max Team – Jubril
Meet Jubril! He’s been with The Max Foundation since 2023, working as a Program Coordinator in our Africa region. Learn more about why he started with the organization, what his work week looks like, and a special memory he had with a patient. What drew you to join The Max Foundation, and why does our….
Living With Lung Cancer
By Elizabeth Renal Nurse at The Nairobi Hospital in Kenya My name is Elizabeth. I am 41 years old, a proud wife, and a devoted mother to three beautiful children, a 19-year-old son, 13-year-old daughter, and 5-year-old son. By profession, I am a renal nurse at The Nairobi Hospital. Before my diagnosis, health and vitality….
Meet Max Partner Physician – Dr. Johanna Rapanarilala
Introducing Dr. Johanna Rapanarilala from Seychelles! She has worked as an oncologist for more than 20 years and has been a Max partner physician since 2012. Learn more about her below. Describe a typical work week From Monday to Friday, I start at 7 a.m. with a review of my daily plan. Followed by ward….
Max Tracks: Africa – Lesotho
Learn more about the new chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) program in Lesotho! In 2025, we partnered with local healthcare professionals to provide access to diagnostics, medication, and support services. The first patient began receiving treatment in December. Africa Region Head Cathy Scheepers will introduce you to Dr. Kabelo Mputsoe, the first oncologist in the country…..
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 professionals to provide treatment access for people living with cancer – at no cost to them, for as long as they need it. Africa Region Head Cathy Scheepers takes you to….
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 catches my attention, and for a moment, I can imagine the scene unfolding on the patio of a restaurant not in a hospital cafeteria. Today is the first time….
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, he advocates and provides support for other people going through the same thing. “I am now living a normal life and enjoying my cycling, and gardening, and forgetting about CML, I only….
From first symptoms to finding an effective treatment
The journey from experiencing the first symptoms of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) to finding an effective treatment can be long, difficult, and painful, especially in low- and middle-income countries. That was the case for Chamu from Harare, Zimbabwe. It took him more than a year to get a diagnosis, but he kept fighting and is….
A story of Hope from a Doctor’s Perspective.
My name is Dr. Temilola Owojuyigb; I work in the Hematology and Blood Transfusion Unit, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. I decided to specialize in Hematology because hematological diseases are not often diagnosed or diagnosed late in affected persons due to a scarcity of experts. Thus, patients either do not get treatment or get treated when many complications….
Amplifying Our Voice for World Cancer Day 2022
Understanding and recognizing the inequities in cancer care around the globe underpins the 2022-24 World Cancer Day theme to Close the Care Gap. The needs are urgent, and the opportunity exists to make progress toward equitable cancer care for all. We must listen to the perspectives of people living with cancer and let those lived….