On 25 February 2010, the Oncology Times reported about the launch of the International CML Foundation (25 February 2010, Volume 32, Issue 4, pp 24-26, doi: 10.1097/01.COT.0000368857.22447.27). See the full text article here.
Patient groups are uniquely placed to challenge fears and misperceptions that hamper prevention and contribute to late diagnoses, poor treatment and the social isolation of patients. Acting locally but using the Internet they are now campaigning globally. A recent article in "Cancerworld" also features the activities of The Max Foundation. See the article here.
The newly formed International Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Foundation (iCMLf) has launched the Emerging Regions Support and Partnership (ERSAP) program at the annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH). The ERSAP Preceptorship Project will commence in 2010, providing training, education and support for 30 clinicians in emerging countries each year.