Do you know how many countries we worked in alongside our 483 partner physicians last year? A. 100 B. 84 C. 17 D. 65 Comment below then sign up to discover this and other key stats in TOMORROW'S webinar about our 2025 M & E Report. ➡️ Register: buff.ly/71DI6BD #GlobalHealth #TheMaxFoundation

We’re excited to introduce our medical partner, Dr. Johanna Rapanarilala, an oncologist at Seychelles Hospital on Mahé Island and leader of the country’s only specialized oncology unit. Swipe to learn more about her work, her patients, and life in Seychelles ➡️

Conoce a Karen Chur, nuestra Coordinadora de Programas para Centroamérica desde 2024. Desliza para conocer más sobre ella➡️ ~ Meet Karen Chur, our Program Coordinator for Central America since 2024. Swipe to learn more about her➡️ buff.ly/bWM20Jj #PatientAdvocacy #TheMaxFoundation #WorkingTogether

En colaboración con Fundamisericordia TMO, recientemente lanzamos nuestro programa de asistencia para transporte en El Salvador, convirtiéndose en el décimo país de Latinoamérica en brindar este apoyo fundamental a las personas que viven con cáncer.

This #FathersDay we celebrate fathers like Carlos who⚽ ⏳️Carry not only their own challenges, but also their family's future 🏔️Keep showing up, even in the unknown 💪🏽Demonstrate steady strength, despite uncertainty

This year’s theme for Kidney Cancer Day from our partners at the @ikccorg.bsky.social reminds us that emotional well-being is an often-overlooked element of patient care. Because behind every diagnosis is a person resiliently navigating uncertainty.

Clinical training is a cornerstone of strong health systems, equipping healthcare professionals to deliver better care and respond to real-world challenges. In 2025, we facilitated clinical trainings led by medical experts from our Humanitarian PACT partners at #TheMaxFoundation across 10 countries.

Join us for a webinar on "Measuring Health Equity Impact" where Senior Director of Monitoring and Evaluation Alicia Annamalay, Ph.D., and Max global team members will discuss findings from our 2025 Monitoring and Evaluation Report.

Cuthbert is an accountant, husband of 27 years, a father of two, and a fishing enthusiast in St. Lucia who grew up learning the trade from his father. He reminds us every day that a diagnosis is not the end of the story, it's just the beginning of a different chapter.

Nicole is not only a Max admin on our team in the Africa region, she is also a survivor of cancer herself who has shared her inspiring story in honor of #NationalCancerSurvivorsDay

Apar is a 72-year-old grandfather in India who has shared his story as a happy retiree in honor of #NationalCancerSurvivorsDay 🗨️ Apar says, "To anyone who is newly diagnosed, my message is simple: stay positive and trust your doctor’s guidance." #MoreThanMedicine #PatientStories #TheMaxFoundation

Azizul is a 35-year-old husband, father, and business owner in Malaysia who has shared his inspiring story in honor of #NationalCancerSurvivorsDay

Meet Steven Matthew, our Program Coordinator in Mumbai, India, since February 2025. Keep reading to learn more about him and his role ⬇️

We're excited to share that Dr. Challe, Prof. Duduyemi, and the medical team at Connaught have approved the first person to our breast cancer treatment program in Sierra Leone. And that first person is a man.

Across our global team, cultural context shapes how we connect and show up for patients every day. From understanding stigma to honoring the role of family and community, our colleagues bring deep local insight that makes care more human and relevant.

We’re honored to introduce you to Dr. Sonephet Saysouligno, a Pediatric Hemato-Oncologist and Head of the Hemato-Oncology Department at Children’s Hospital in Vientiane, Laos.

Cancer can impact far more than a person’s health. For many families, it affects education too. Through Max Schooling, The Max Foundation supports students and families navigating cancer across Malaysia, India, Cambodia, and the Philippines. In 2025 alone, the program supported 360 students.

For physicians like Dr. Mipsang Lama in Nepal, there was a time when the rare and devastating blood disorder of Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) could be identified but not treated. Care meant repeated transfusions, temporary stabilization, and watching patients live with uncertainty.

In Laos, #AccessToCare isn’t always straightforward. It takes coordination, persistence & people working behind the scenes to make it possible. This is a glimpse into that journey for Khammueng. 📹️ Watch the full story here: buff.ly/9lwu4kR #TheMaxFoundation #GlobalHealth #CancerCare #HealthEquity

Cancerworld has released a special edition marking 25 years of #TargetedTherapy for #ChronicMyeloidLeukemia (CML)—a breakthrough that transformed an once life-limiting diagnosis into a manageable condition.🌟

Twenty‑five years ago, on May 10, the approval of a revolutionary medication for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) transformed a devastating diagnosis into something radically different. What was once a death sentence became a manageable, chronic condition, allowing people to live full lives.

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our 2026 Global Impact Celebration! 🎉

One component of mapping our future strategy was through our Think Tank Hackathon in Seattle at @fredhutch.org We opened the day by listening to two partner physicians who have worked with us for over 20 years: Dr. Silvana Torselli of Guatemala and Prof. Nicholas Anthony Othieno‑Abinya of Kenya.

Meet Perpertual Asiamah, our Program Coordinator in Ghana since 2022, whose work is driven by dignity, hope, and impact. Swipe to learn more about Perpertual and her role. ➡️

Discover how science, collaboration, and patient-centered advocacy have reshaped the CML landscape in a webinar on "25 Years of CML Treatment Innovation." When: Monday, May 11 Register: buff.ly/zG7nKHX #ChronicMyeloidLeukemia #HealthcareAccess #HealthcareInnovation #TheMaxFoundation

Each year we highlight a team member working in-country who has contributed tremendously to increasing awareness of programs on the ground. Today, we celebrated Geraldine Botha, recipient of the 2025 Excellence in Patient Advocacy Award, at an event in Seattle alongside colleagues and board members.

Recently, we visited the @pih.org (PIH) headquarters in Kigali, Rwanda, where we reflected on our collaboration since 2008 when PIH became the first partner to provide cancer treatment in the country.

For Tsiala, tending her garden is more than a daily routine; it’s a source of peace and joy.🌸🥀🌻 Before illness disrupted life’s familiar rhythm, Tsiala’s days were shaped by a simple yet meaningful rhythm: caring for her family, welcoming her grandchildren, and tending her garden.

We are deeply grateful to Pfizer for sponsoring our Global Impact Celebration and for their long-term commitment to supporting patients. Through our 10 years of partnership, 3,558 patients received support that would not have been otherwise possible.

In honor of #VolunteerRecognitionDay we're highlighting a special group: members of Max Think Tank. These are clinicians, researchers, patient advocates, industry leaders, and global health experts who generously share their time to help shape how access to cancer treatment can reach more people.

We’re proud to recognize BeOne Medicines as a valued partner and sponsor of our Global Impact Celebration. Through our partnership, BeOne Medicines, together with the BeOne Care Foundation, has helped support 293 patients across Armenia, Nepal, and Ethiopia access transformational medicines.

Thank you to @thermofishersci.bsky.social for standing with people living with cancer as a sponsor of our Global Impact Celebration. Access to diagnostics is a critical first step on the cancer care journey and advancing health equity.

We're grateful to sponsors of our Global Impact Celebration, including Enliven Therapeutics, Bank of America, Blueprint Medicines, Terns Pharmaceuticals, Amicus Therapeutics, and Grail. Your support helps us pursue our goal of reaching 100,000 patients annually with access to treatment.

Join us for a webinar on May 11 about the 25th anniversary of an innovative medication for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)! Experts will discuss the birth of targeted therapy and the ongoing work to ensure people living with CML have access to the treatment they need. You’ll hear from:

This World Health Day, we’re excited to launch a series highlighting the many ways our global community shows up for people facing cancer and other critical illnesses. Every dose of medicine is the beginning of a much larger story-a network of support and care that reaches far beyond clinic walls.

LAST CHANCE to get your tickets for a memorable night of fun and festivities at one of Seattle’s most iconic landmarks! Hear stories from people living with cancer around the world and make meaningful connections with fellow champions of global health, partner physicians, and healthcare advocates.

"Every March on Max Remembrance Day, patients and patient support groups around the world come together in solidarity. While this day is dedicated to remembering our namesake Max, it is also about remembering one another.💙

A Treatment Free Remission (TFR) program has officially launched in Zimbabwe, with the enrolment of the first two patients!

We're pleased to share that the @nejm.org has published our "Letter to the Editor" on treatment-free remission for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in low- and middle-income countries!

We’re thrilled to share that we’ve reached a milestone in helping 1,000 people living with breast cancer access the treatment they need✨. Margaret’s story reminds us that behind every diagnosis is a person worthy of dignity, care, and hope.

Meet Nur Iklil Rifhan Jalil, our Program Coordinator in Malaysia since 2023. Swipe to learn more about Iklil and her role. ➡️

Our collaboration with health care professionals at Black Lion Hospital is an example of how partnership can transform the lives of people living with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and staff show up every day with an unwavering commitment to people living with CML.

Industry conferences are an opportunity to share our learnings from over two decades of supporting people living with cancer in low- and middle-income countries.

We’re thrilled to introduce you to Dr. Beatriz Moiraghi, a hematologist for 25 years in Argentina who's partnered with us since 2002! 📆Describe a typical work week: I arrive at the hospital at 7 a.m. I not only see patients from the Max program but also 250+ patients with chronic myeloid leukemia.

Our 2026 Global Impact Celebration is coming up next month ✨ Join us at the Seattle Space Needle on Saturday, April 25, for a celebration that will bring together our community of supporters for an inspiring evening complete with: 🍤Tantalizing appetizers 🤝🏽Meaningful connections 🗣️Uplifting stories

A GeneXpert machine arrived in Guinea—a milestone that will guarantee diagnosis and transform patient care for conditions such as chronic myeloid leukemia🌟This equipment means local physicians can diagnose patients, lowering costs, and ensuring faster, more accurate treatment decisions.

Accelerating health equity means ensuring people living with rare diseases are not left behind.💊 That's why annually we collaborate with our partners to create access to nearly 10 million daily doses of breakthrough cancer and rare disease medications to people in low‑resource settings.

NGOs are often under-resourced and underrecognized, yet they are the backbone of implementing access at the patient level in many locations where we work. In fact, without our NGO partners, these four critical components stop ➡️

We're excited to share new research published in "Leukemia" that showcases how innovative diagnostic approaches can expand access to high-quality testing for people living with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), especially in low- and middle-income countries.

Meet Melisa Fazio, our Program Officer for South America, who's been part of our team since 2015 ➡ 💞What's a special memory with patients? Seeing the relief and gratitude when they receive confirmation that they are in the program. Also getting to know their stories and accompanying them.