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When Munira was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, she was told it was incurable. A type of blood cancer that affects plasma cells in the bone marrow, multiple myeloma is often difficult to treat — and harder to live with. But at The Princess Margaret, Munira found something powerful: a team of innovators who refuse to accept the status quo.

Leading her care was Dr. Suzanne Trudel, a clinician-scientist known for her work on the cutting edge of multiple myeloma research. For Dr. Trudel, treating cancer isn’t just about responding to the disease — it’s about staying ahead of it.

Through access to groundbreaking therapies and clinical trials, patients are able to undergo treatments that aren’t widely available elsewhere. “The treatments are daunting at first,” Munira shared. “But Dr. Trudel explained everything with such clarity and care. I trust her completely.” That trust paid off. Today, Munira’s cancer is in remission. And while there’s still no cure, her quality of life — and outlook — have dramatically improved.
“Research is essential. Without it, we can’t offer better treatments or outcomes. Every patient we help teaches us something new. And every discovery we make helps the next patient live longer and better.”
“Research is essential. Without it, we can’t offer better treatments or outcomes. Every patient we help teaches us something new. And every discovery we make helps the next patient live longer and better.”

Dr. Suzanne Trudel
Medical Oncologist

This relentless pursuit of better care is at the heart of The Princess Margaret’s commitment to innovative treatments. Scientists and clinicians work side-by-side, translating lab breakthroughs into new therapies that directly benefit patients like Munira. It’s a model of care and research that few cancer centres in the world can offer. And it’s made possible by generous donors like you.

Thanks to your support, The Princess Margaret can offer innovative clinical trials, invest in precision medicine that tailors therapies to each individual’s case, and develop the next generation of therapies that will change the standard of care globally.

Munira now lives life with purpose and gratitude. She continues to work, travel, and spend time with her children and grandchildren abroad, gifts she doesn’t take for granted.

“I wake up each morning with a deep sense of hope,” she says, “because I know I’m in the best hands possible.”

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