Testimonials

“ It is always wonderful to meet each other. It reminds us that we are not alone in this journey. The free BCR ABL testing provided at this meeting was very valuable. It helps patients understand how they are responding to treatment and gives them the confidence that the medicine is working. It reassures them that we too can lead normal, healthy lives. My message to everyone who came for the meeting is, “Don’t worry just keep your हौसला high! ”

Gurmeet Kaur, Caregiver to Jasleen Kaur, CML Survivor, diagnosed in 2008, Delhi

Gurmeet Kaur attended the Patient Support Group Meeting held at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi on 12 July 2026.

“I have been associated with Friends of Max and The Max Foundation for the last 22 years. Every six months I am able to get my BCR ABL test done through FOM’s home diagnostic testing facility at no cost. In this, the diagnostic team comes to my house to collect the blood sample, and I also receive the reports online. This has been extremely useful. Today the testing provided at the meeting was also greatly appreciated. I would also like to thank The Max Foundation and Novartis for providing access to medicine for so many years now.”

Tasleeem Jahan, CML Survivor, diagnosed in 2004, Delhi

Tasleeem Jahan attended the Patient Support Group Meeting held at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi on 12 July 2026

“ Everything at the meeting was well organised. The Friends of Max and The Max Foundation team members were as always very polite and helpful. The free BCR ABL testing provided during the meeting was a very good initiative. It not only offers much-needed financial relief to patients but also helps us monitor our disease regularly. This support is especially valuable for patients who cannot afford the cost of these important tests or are unable to arrange these tests.”

Dinesh Singh, CML Survivor, diagnosed in 2010, Delhi

Dinesh Singh attended the Patient Support Group Meeting held at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi on 12 July 2026.

” In my opinion, these meetings are so important that they should be conducted every three months. It gives a chance to the patients and their families to get together with each other and with the physicians. We get to learn so many things about CML, both new information and what we need to follow regularly. At this meeting the physicians told us two key things- to take our medicines on time every day and getting a BCR ABL test done every six months. These are the most important things that patients living with CML must do. I also feel more and more patients should become a part of Friends of Max and The Max Foundation so that they too can benefit from the support.”

Jagjeet, CML Survivor, diagnosed in 2006, Haryana

Jagjeet attended the Patient Support Group Meeting held at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi on 12 July 2026.

“It was indeed a privilege to be associated with the CML & GIST Patient Support Group Meeting organized by The Max Foundation and Friends of Max. The meeting provided an engaging and inspiring platform for meaningful discussions with experts, while also offering valuable insights from patients and caregivers. Such interactions strengthen our understanding of patient needs beyond clinical care and reinforce the importance of continuous support and education. I sincerely appreciate the remarkable efforts of the organizations in positively impacting so many lives and look forward to a long and meaningful association in the future.”

Dr Abhilash G H, Consultant Medical Oncologist, BHIO, Mysore, Karnataka

Dr Abhilash attended the Patient Support Group Meeting held in Mysore at Bharath Hospital & Institute of Oncology (BHIO)  on 9 May 2026.

“I am Intikhab Shafi, son of Misra Begum, who was diagnosed with CML in 2007. The meeting was inspiring, and I appreciate the effort put in by the doctors’ team, especially Ashutosh Sir, Principal of Medical College Jammu and also to The Max Foundation and Friends of Max teams for their support. Thank you all for making what seemed impossible, possible.”

Intikhab Shafi (Caregiver)

Intikhab Shafi attended the CML and GIST patient support meeting held in Jammu on 11 April 2026. 

“On 11th April 2026, The CML and GIST Patient Support Group Meeting was held in Jammu, serving as a highly motivating platform for patients, caregivers, and doctors. Long-term patients inspired newcomers, while doctors shared the latest research and treatment advancements, bringing hope to all. The event saw enthusiastic participation beyond the MAX programme. Ms.Viji Amma’s leadership and Ms.Priyanka’s seamless anchoring added great value. The programme was well organized under Dr. Ashutosh Gupta and his team, with valuable contributions from Dr. Shyam Agarwal. Special thanks to Shriya Bhatt Mission Hospital for their hospitality. I look forward to more active patients’ involvement in arranging such meetings for FOM in future on a regular basis.”

Vir Krishan Bhat, CML Survivor, diagnosed in 2002

Vir Krishan Bhat attended the CML and GIST patient support meeting held in Jammu on 11 April 2026. 
 
 

“Attending the Max Foundation and Friends of Max CML patient meeting in Patna was a truly enriching and inspiring experience for me. Having been on this journey since my diagnosis in 2003, it was heartening to engage with fellow patients and learn from expert physicians, which strengthened my understanding and confidence in managing CML. The availability of donated medicines through The Max Foundation ensures continuity of care and brings immense relief to patients like us. The compassion and unwavering support of the Max family continue to instil hope and resilience in all of us.”

Anirudh Pandhey,  diagnosed with CML in 2003, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Anirudh Pandhey attended the CML and GIST patient support meeting held in Patna, on 18 April 2026

“I have only one family—The Max Foundation,” and I truly mean it. I was diagnosed with CML in 2012, and for the past 14 years, this program has been my constant support. I make it a point to attend every Patient Support Group meeting because it keeps me connected, informed, and strong. Living on lifelong treatment with donated medicines, I deeply value the guidance I receive on my health, nutrition, and regular monitoring. The no-cost BCR-ABL testing came as a wonderful and reassuring surprise. I am truly grateful for all the care and support, and I always look forward to being part of these meetings.”

Pinki Kumari, diagnosed with CML in 2012, Dhanbad, Jharkhand

Pinki Kumari attended the CML and GIST patient support meeting held in Patna, on 18 April 2026 

“This was my first CML support meeting. I have always helped Papa draft these quotes after every meeting, and now I am writing one of my own – a deeply personal and eye-opening experience. I was six when my father was diagnosed but only came to understand it at ten. Today, as a final-year MBBS student at IGIMS, Patna, it all came full circle. Seeing my professors, Dr. Dinesh Kumar Sinha and Dr. Rajesh Kumar Singh, on the medical panel made it even more meaningful. In that room, I found strength, joy, and a powerful sense of togetherness reminding me that we are not alone, and that life goes far beyond a diagnosis. Being part of this meeting, in association with The Max Foundation through its support with donated medicines and Friends of Max (FOM) for diagnostic support, further reinforced my belief in equitable access to care and the hope it brings to countless families.”

Uptal kumar, caregiver to Rajeev Kumar, Bilaspur, Chattisgarh 

Uptal Kumar attended the CML and GIST patient support meeting held in Patna, on 18 April 2026 

“I am a City Chapter Leader from Guwahati and have been part of The Max Foundation program since 2011. During my visit to Patna to meet my son, Utpal, a final-year medical student at IGIMS, I had the opportunity to attend the meeting organized by The Max Foundation and Friends of Max. I deeply appreciated the highly engaging meeting, especially the insightful medical Q&A session. The support provided by The Max Foundation and Friends of Max, particularly the no-cost monitoring at the meeting is invaluable and continues to make a meaningful difference in our lives.”

Rajeev Kumar, diagnosed with CML in 2011, Bilaspur, Chattisgarh

Rajeev Kumar attended the CML & GIST Patient Support Group Meeting held in Patna, on 18 April 2026

“I eagerly and enthusiastically await the patient meeting, which provides detailed information about the disease, treatment methods and medicine, and instills self-confidence. I feel it as a family get-together where all the close relatives come together, where joys, sorrows and jokes are shared. My gratitude and love to Novartis and The Max Foundation for providing the magical medicine Imatinib and saving my life.”

Sangeetha Suresh, diagnosed with CML in 2006, Kottayam, Kerala

Sangeetha Suresh attended the CML & GIST Patient Support Group Meeting held in Kochi on 28 Feb 2026

“The meeting that I attended with my wife Remya, who is a CML patient, was very well organized and had a great effect on me. The question-and-answer session was very helpful with highly experienced doctors patiently answering all our worries. I would like to thank The Max Foundation and FOM teams and the doctors who were there. I am already looking forward to the next meeting.”

Praveen, Caregiver, Thrissur, Kerala

Praveen attended the CML & GIST Patient Support Group Meeting held in Kochi on 28 Feb 2026

“I have been undergoing treatment for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) for the last 18 years and have attended almost every meeting held in Kerala since then. From that time till now, the support provided by the Max team, volunteers at Friends of Max, doctors and my other friends in the group over the years have helped me overcome many challenges in my cancer journey. I hope to be able to attend the meetings in the future. Thank you very much to everyone.”

Suresh Sreedharan, diagnosed with CML in 2007, Kottayam, Kerala

Suresh attended the CML & GIST Patient Support Group Meeting held in Kochi on 28 Feb 2026