Finding effective, affordable cancer treatment is a long and often difficult journey for patients living in low- and middle-income countries. They may not be able to access diagnostics, medication, and support – some can’t even afford bus fare to make it to the nearest clinic.
Social / Cultural
Financial
Systemic Barriers
Social / Cultural Barriers
80%
of patients are diagnosed with breast cancer at the metastatic stage
Cristian Neves, Patient Education and Communications Coordinator for The Max Foundation
“When medication becomes available, understanding must follow. When systems are strengthened, communities must feel equipped to participate in them.”
Financial Barriers
$1.2T
in annual economic costs related to cancer
Sreyphass and her son, Imron, who receives treatment free of charge through The Max Foundation
“Today, my son has excellent health, and our family is happy and whole because we can reach the hospital. For me, your transportation support is not just a bus ride, it is the greatest support that keeps my son alive.”
Structural / Systemic Barriers
5
Fewer than 5 mammography units per 1 million residents in parts of Africa and Asia
Dr. Fatima Cardoso, President of the ABC (Advanced Breast Cancer) Global Alliance
“Access to adequate diagnosis and treatment is paramount to change the survival and the quality of life of patients with advanced breast cancer. Together, we can make a bigger difference than isolated in improving the lives of patients and their families.”
How you can help us provide access to innovative solutions
The Max Foundation and its partners support patients in low- and middle-income countries – at no cost to them, for as long as they need. Your support enables us to expand medication access, improve diagnostics, and care for more patients.
Advancing Treatment
Our focus is developing the systems needed to deliver life-saving medication safely and effectively to people living with cancer, demonstrating that it can indeed be done.
Accessing innovative solutions