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?

From an eccentric idea to a revolution in medicine – the history of immunotherapy and a peek into its future.

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.

Eyesight initiatives are restoring vision – and hope – to thousands of people in Southeast Asia by expanding equitable access to eye care.

Novartis works with visual artist Noma Bar and international patient group MDS Alliance to send a message of hope to people living with myelodysplastic syndromes.

One patient’s story reveals the hidden obstacles to better health – and opportunities to help clear them.

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.

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.