Introducing Dr. Aitbu Amankulova from Kyrgyzstan! She has worked as an oncologist-hematologist for more than 10 years and has been a Max partner physician since 2025. Learn more about her below. Describe a typical work week: My workdays are filled with patient consultations, follow-up care, medical documentation, and communication with colleagues. Every day is different….
She’s been with The Max Foundation since 2025, working as a Program Coordinator in our Asia and Eastern Europe region. Learn more about why she started with the organization, what her work week looks like, and a special memory she had with a patient. What drew you to join The Max Foundation, and why does….
Meet Nur Iklil! She’s been with The Max Foundation since 2023, working as a Program Coordinator in our Asia and Eastern Europe region. Learn more about why she started with the organization, what her work week looks like, and a special memory she had with a patient. What drew you to join The Max Foundation,….
Finding effective treatment is difficult for people living with cancer in low- and middle-income countries. It can take years to start feeling better. Christian, called Tian by his loved ones, works as a medical technologist at a private hospital in the Philippines. He was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in 2012, when he was….
Meet Nor Aina! She’s been with The Max Foundation for 15 years, working as an HR and Admin Officer for our Asia and Eastern Europe region. Learn more about why she started with the organization, what she enjoys about her job, and a special memory she had with a patient. When did you start with….
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, surgical oncologist Prabhat Pradhan said this is changing. In 2024, Max and its partners donated core needle biopsy instruments to Bhutan. They were then supplied to all eight district hospitals….
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 have the privilege of working with so many patients in Cambodia, I get to hear different story, life experiences. Every story is unique. Every day, I am….
Cancer impacts entire families, not just the person receiving the diagnosis. Salsabila was 16 when she found out her father had marginal zone lymphoma. She’s the eldest of three siblings, living with her family in Malaysia. Navigating her father Mr. Azmi’s symptoms and treatment was difficult for them. Despite these challenges, Salsabila continued to study….
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 was already advanced when it was discovered. “I was terrified, remembering the pain my mother had endured,” she said. “However, I also felt a sense of relief knowing I….
Having a strong support system can make a world of difference for people living with cancer. That includes friends, family, and the dedicated healthcare professionals who partner with The Max Foundation. For Marina from Kyrgyzstan, the medical team at the National Oncology Center are pillars of strength and support. She was diagnosed with chronic myeloid….
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….
At The Max Foundation we are all about patients; deeply, profoundly, committed to patients and by extension their families and communities. To continue to foster this commitment, once a year we honor a team member who has exemplified our values and beliefs with the Excellence in Patient Advocacy Award. We are proud to announce the….
