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The Max Foundation Accelerating health equity, one patient at a time. At The Max Foundation, we offer people around the world the opportunity to face cancer with dignity and hope.

Through access to treatment, support & education, and our global advocacy network, we aim to give all people living with cancer access to the best treatment and support.

"I am most proud of seeing my grandchildren grow up in front of me," says Narayan, a farmer in India.For Narayan, a canc...
10/17/2026

"I am most proud of seeing my grandchildren grow up in front of me," says Narayan, a farmer in India.

For Narayan, a cancer diagnosis presented more than a health challenge. It brought significant financial strain to a farming family already navigating the uncertainties of making a living from the land.

Today, he is able to look beyond those challenges thanks to accessing treatment, easing one of the family's biggest worries.

Read Narayan's story and learn how support can ease the financial burden for people living with cancer, allowing them to focus on their health and their loved ones ➡️https://themaxfoundation.org/stories/a-farmers-journey-through-the-cost-of-cancer-care-in-india/

Across low-resource countries, the story of diagnosis for women with breast cancer sounds sadly familiar: the diagnosis ...
10/13/2026

Across low-resource countries, the story of diagnosis for women with breast cancer sounds sadly familiar: the diagnosis is late, often due largely to stigma.

For men in many of these settings, the condition is simply unheard of.

Yet across every region where we have launched breast cancer treatment programs, men are among the recipients of treatment.

By including men explicitly in our program, we declare publicly that breast cancer is not a gendered disease. It is a human disease.

https://themaxfoundation.org/stories/breast-cancer-has-no-geography-or-gender/

A mother of four ranging in age from 2 to 23, Jun Maya lives in a town two hours away from Kathmandu, Nepal.For more tha...
10/12/2026

A mother of four ranging in age from 2 to 23, Jun Maya lives in a town two hours away from Kathmandu, Nepal.

For more than a decade, Jun Maya and her family navigated the challenges of living with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), a rare blood disorder where the immune system attacks red blood cells, causing anemia, fatigue, and risk of blood clots.

As a result, she faced frequent blood transfusions, long journeys for specialized care, and treatment costs that led her family to sell part of their ancestral land.

In May 2026, Jun Maya gained access to treatment through our collaboration with her care team at Patan Hospital and Novartis. Two months later, her family reported fewer hospital visits and no recent blood transfusions. This marked a meaningful change in their daily lives.

This World PNH Day, we recognize Jun Maya and everyone navigating life with the condition. Her story reminds us why access to treatment and support matters for patients and the families beside them.

https://themaxfoundation.org/cancer-programs/

In honor of our namesake's birthday on October 19th, we invite you to join us for a virtual event. Our CEO Pat Garcia-Go...
10/11/2026

In honor of our namesake's birthday on October 19th, we invite you to join us for a virtual event. Our CEO Pat Garcia-Gonzalez and a panel of partners and patient advocates will reflect on major milestones and discuss the urgency of addressing unmet patient needs.

Sign up for this important discussion today! https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7x81stQCTLeQWiBiQQSqmw #/registration

Together, we can continue to find innovative ways to reach more patients and connect them with those who can help make a difference. 🫶🏾

10/10/2026

En este Día Mundial de la Salud Mental, recordamos que el apoyo psicológico es una parte esencial del cuidado de las personas con cáncer, ya que se estima que el 60% de las personas con cáncer experimentan impactos en su salud mental.🧠

🗨️Como explica Félix en esta conversación con Mabel, miembro de la junta directiva de Max: «Creo que el apoyo psicológico para los pacientes sería muy bueno... hay que saber que este es el comienzo de algo nuevo, no el final».

De hecho, una reciente encuesta mundial de la OMS reveló que el 25% de las personas con cáncer y el 20% de los cuidadores experimentan depresión. Estas cifras resaltan la importancia de ayudar a los pacientes a encontrar la fortaleza necesaria para afrontar los desafíos y vivir una vida plena.🤝🏾

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This World Mental Health Day, we're reminded that psychological support is an essential part of cancer care since an estimated 60% of people with cancer experience mental health impacts.🧠

🗨️As Félix explains in this conversation with Max board member Mabel, "I think psychological support for patients would be very good...you need to know that this is the beginning of something new, not the end."

In fact, a recent World Health Organization (WHO) global survey found that 25% of people with cancer and 20% of caregivers experience depression. These figures highlight the importance of helping patients find the strength to face challenges and live fulfilling lives.🤝🏾

10/09/2026

En honor al cumpleaños de quien da nombre a nuestra organización, el 19 de octubre, te invitamos a acompañarnos en un evento virtual. Nuestra CEO, Pat Garcia-Gonzalez, junto con un panel de médicos y representantes de pacientes, reflexionará sobre hitos importantes de nuestra historia y conversará sobre la urgencia de abordar las necesidades de los pacientes que aún no han sido atendidas.

¡Regístrate hoy para participar en esta importante conversación! ➡️
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nWwH-cn3QZOImut95N1E4Q #/registration

Juntos, podemos seguir encontrando formas innovadoras de llegar a más pacientes y conectarlos con quienes pueden ayudar a marcar la diferencia.🫶🏾

10/08/2026

Every year on October 19th, we pause to celebrate the birthday of our namesake, Max, the stepson of our CEO Pat Garcia-Gonzalez.🎉

This year we invite you to join Pat and a panel of guests--healthcare partners and patient advocates from Ethiopia, Kenya, India, and Armenia--to discuss big moments in our history. Panelists will share milestones from their partnership and Pat will unveil our vision for the next five years.🎬️

Sign up now ➡️ https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7x81stQCTLeQWiBiQQSqmw #/registration

Together

When Trisna first noticed changes in her breast, discomfort and embarrassment made her hesitate to seek care. Nearly thr...
10/08/2026

When Trisna first noticed changes in her breast, discomfort and embarrassment made her hesitate to seek care. Nearly three years later, she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Today, Trisna not only continues her treatment, but can travel independently to the hospital without asking her son to miss college to accompany her.

🗨️Her message to others comes directly from her own experience: “Don’t wait, don’t hesitate. Timely and early detection matters.”

Read Trisna’s story and learn how access to treatment through our partnership with Novartis and practical support have helped her regain greater independence➡️

https://themaxfoundation.org/stories/the-impact-of-partnerships-on-patients/

Cada año, el 19 de octubre, hacemos una pausa para celebrar el cumpleaños de quien da nombre a nuestra organización, Max...
10/07/2026

Cada año, el 19 de octubre, hacemos una pausa para celebrar el cumpleaños de quien da nombre a nuestra organización, Max, hijastro de nuestra CEO, Pat Garcia-Gonzalezt.🎉

Este año, te invitamos a acompañar a Pat y a un panel de invitados —médicos y representantes de pacientes de Argentina, Honduras, Paraguay y República Dominicana — para conversar sobre momentos importantes de nuestra historia. Los panelistas compartirán hitos de su colaboración y participación y Pat presentará nuestra visión para los próximos cinco años.🎬️

Regístrate ahora ➡️
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nWwH-cn3QZOImut95N1E4Q #/registration

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