Arun Rambhau Ghotkule
“I was thoroughly impressed with the arrangements and the manner in which Dr. Ramanan conducted the Q&A session. His use…
Dr. Vijay Ramanan
“I had the privilege of moderating today’s CML Patient Support Group Meeting, and I’m thrilled to share that the session…
A Patient’s Perspective on the Pune Meeting – by Milan Hakani
A Support Group Meeting was held on Saturday, 13 September 2025 for CML and GIST patients in Pune at the…
World CML Day 2025 (22 September 2025)
On #wcmld25, as we celebrate the progress in CML care and advocacy we also reaffirm our call for equitable access…
Sayed Kareem Sayed Peer Sab
“This was my 3rd Bengaluru meeting, and I have been on Glivec for over a decade. I am grateful to…
Chidambaran K.S.
“I have been part of the program since 2008, but due to my work schedule I could not attend earlier…
Dr Santosh Devadas
“The Bengaluru Meeting was my first and truly unique experience. Both CML and GIST patients expressed their appreciation, especially valuing…
Dr Sanjukta Rao
“The Patient Support Program is a wonderful platform that helps patients gain a deeper understanding of their disease, encourages them…
Strengthening Health Systems: Training Sessions at Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (CCHRC), Silchar, Assam, India (September 3-10, 2025)
“When you set out to teach, you’re the one who ends up learning the most”, Viji Venkatesh. From September 3…
A Caregiver’s Perspective on the Bengaluru Patient Support Group Meeting – by Roopa Mahesh
A Support Group Meeting was held on 30 August 2025 for CML and GIST patients in Bengaluru at Ramaiah Institute…
Kalidasan
“Though we have been part of the program for over a decade, we were unaware of CML, its diagnosis, or…
Balasubhalakshmi
“After nearly two decades in the program, this is my first Patient Support Group Meeting in my own city. Back…
Chandrakala
“After 15 years in the program, thanks to The Max Foundation for donating Glivec, I attended my first meeting and…
Jeeva C
“My husband and I travelled 180 kms to attend this Support Group Meeting. I am grateful to The Max Foundation…
Sasikumar
“As a volunteer, I first joined last year as my mother is part of the program. Contributing to this meeting…
Mrs C. Vandhana
“A heartfelt thanks to The Max Foundation and Friends of Max for the opportunity to speak on the role of…
Dr Ramaprabhahari S
“The venue was easily accessible to everyone. The meeting was well-organized, covering meaningful topics on CML with great attendance. The…
Dr P Guhan
“When the GIPAP program was introduced, The Max Foundation supported CML patients with lifelong Glivec donation. The Patient Support Group…
A Patient’s Perspective on the Coimbatore Meeting – by Vijaykumar
A Support Group Meeting was held on Saturday, 20 July 2025 for CML and GIST patients in Coimbatore. We spoke…
GIST Awareness Day 2025 (July 13, 2025)
At Friends of Max, this year, we dedicate GIST Awareness Day to the memory of our patient leader and advocate…
Kerala Cancer Conclave 2025 (June 28-29, 2025)
Reflections from the Managing Trustee, Friends of Max, Viji Venkatesh “At the recently concluded Kerala Cancer Conclave held in Thiruvananthapuram…
Naziya Ansari
“The teamwork and dedication of all the team members in conducting Patient Support Group Meetings year after year, fills me…
K.K Sharma
“An organization who serves humanity, each thought and experience shared by everyone was an important lesson to my life, I…
Pratibha Prakash Jadha
“Speaking about the June meeting which we eagerly await for every year. For us it feels like a family get-…
