Cathy Scheepers

Dedicated to life! Region Head Africa and Middle East - The Max Foundation.

[The Max Foundation @themaxfndn]

Breaking news: The first boxes of treatment have arrived in Mozambique! Thank you to all who made this possible & to our Humanitarian PACT partner @Novartis for your continued support. More than 100 patients now have access to lifesaving treatment! https://t.co/4aZkpCRPaV

[Cathy Scheepers @cathyscheepers]

Una placa en la plaza para Sebastián y sus perritos @bacomuna2 @horaciorlarreta https://t.co/3cfD42OMw3 via @ChangeorgAR

[Cathy Scheepers @cathyscheepers]

Early diagnoses is crucial. Late diagnoses (or missed diagnoses) is however the reality for most in Low and Middle Income countries. No diagnosis = no treatment. @stompoutcancer #cmlhz19

[Cathy Scheepers @cathyscheepers]

“CML will transform and result in death if not treated” - Dr G Roti @stompoutcancer
#accesstotreatment #cmlhz19

[Cathy Scheepers @cathyscheepers]

Despite external challenges, patients can contribute to access TFR by remaining compliant on current therapies. #RisingSun2018 #AccessToTreatment @stompoutcancer

[Cathy Scheepers @cathyscheepers]

Treatment Free Remission remains a hot topic. Dr R Wong notes that we need 3T’s - Treatment, Tests and Trained Physicians. #RisingSun2018 #AccessToTreatment @stompoutcancer

[My PCR @my_pcr]

For #WorldCMLDay, learn about treatment-free remission from #CML with our handy FAQ! Share with a doctor and CML patient today. https://t.co/CJ3WIIIsH1

[The Max Foundation @themaxfndn]

Through strong partnerships, like the one we share with Tanner Pharma Group, allowed us to grow our shipping capacity in 2017. By year's end, we were shipping cancer treatment to 66 countries.

[The Max Foundation @themaxfndn]

Max Access Solutions is our innovative, humanitarian, access-to-treatment model launched in 2017. Through it, we were able to get over 700K doses right in the hands of cancer patients around the world.

Find more highlights in our 2017 Annual Report: https://t.co/zAs92IxiEW

[The Max Foundation @themaxfndn]

September is #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth! Learn the symptoms, advocate for greater access to treament, and share your story.

[Elo Mapelu @elo_mapelu]

Every year in 22nd September the CML global community lead by the CML patient Advocates holds the World CML Day. Join us This Year! @HENZOKENYA @kenconetwork @KENCANSA @AssociationAma3 @stompoutcancer @waiyegoL @CMLlifeAfrica @cmlnet

[Association_Amal @AssociationAma3]

"The last mile" walk from the Jinja Uganda, the Source of the Nile
@AssociationAma3
@stompoutcancer
@cmlnet

[The Max Foundation @themaxfndn]

Have you donated to support treatment access for cancer patients living in Africa? Donate to one of our #MaxLastMile fundraisers today, and join us for the #LastMile in spirit! It's not too late to give before we walk the #LastMile on Monday. Donate today: https://t.co/nkoy3O9Pbh

[Association_Amal @AssociationAma3]

70 % of cancer diagnoses will be in low income by 2030.
Dr Jackson Orem, Director of Uganda Cancer Institute
@cmlnet
@stompoutcancer
@AssociationAma3

[The Max Foundation @themaxfndn]

Just one week until we walk the #MaxLastMile in Uganda! Help our fundraisers meet their goal by donating to provide access to treatment for cancer survivors in Africa, and join us in spirit as we walk the #LastMile: https://t.co/nkoy3O9Pbh

[Elo Mapelu @elo_mapelu]

This August, in Entebbe Uganda. The world gathers in a fundraising adventure to bridge the "last mile" in support of Cancer survivors in Africa. https://t.co/G1MbK2xQCG @stompoutcancer @kenconetwork @HENZOKENYA @EstherPassaris @pmogere

[The Max Foundation @themaxfndn]

We're going the extra mile for patients! "Team Max" is raising funds to support access to treatment for cancer survivors in Africa, and you can help - donate today to help the right treatment reach the right person at the right time! https://t.co/UWkiqkel0G

[Cathy Scheepers @cathyscheepers]

I scored 7 out of 7 on the World Kidney Cancer Day quiz. Help kiss off kidney cancer at https://t.co/CkuVmGqpzM #worldkidneycancerday

[Cathy Scheepers @cathyscheepers]

@stompoutcancer https://t.co/Nu5su609Gs

[Union for International #CancerControl @uicc]

A very engaging ‘lunch and learn’ from our member The Max Foundation discovering more about the organisation and the challenges they have faced and overcome. Presented by CEO @PatGarciaGonzal #TreatmentforAll

[Zack Pemberton-Whiteley (he/him) @ZPWHITELEY]

An overview of the current #CML treatment landscape and TFR at @EHA_Hematology #EHA23