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Novartis has been at the forefront of advances in how blood cancers and serious blood disorders are treated, helping patients live their best lives.

An essay by Vas Narasimhan, CEO of Novartis about the historical context and coming innovations in medicine with an introduction by Goran Mijuk.

Hear from Director of Patient Services at AAMDSIF on how she supports patients with PNH, a blood disorder that significantly impacts quality of life.

Fighter. Hero. Cancer-stricken. The words and metaphors people use to talk about cancer often feel worlds apart from any other disease. But how far does it go? Do words matter?

What happens when a patient’s only treatment hope rests with a promising but not yet locally approved therapy? At Novartis, we are providing a lifeline of access to innovative medicines under review or not yet approved locally when no other treatment options are available.

When Carl was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer, he and his wife Arlene began navigating his cancer journey while still looking to enjoy their retirement – hoping to remain active with family and friends in their retirement community.

Leanne Pero discusses her experiences of life before, during and after breast cancer, and how it inspired her to advocate for herself and others like her.

Thierry Diagana and Jonathan Spector from the Novartis Institute for Tropical Diseases (NITD) discuss learnings about their work in Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and share insights into the factors, which could lead to a resurgence of these diseases.

Sickle cell disease disproportionately affects babies in Africa, but many go undiagnosed due to lack of screening. Newborn screening is needed to save lives and improve care.