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My Personal Cancer Journey Fuels My Purpose at Daiichi Sankyo

Behind every medicine is a story—a story of people who make it possible. In the series Where Craft Meets, Daiichi Sankyo explores and celebrates the people behind our medicines and shares how our unique crafts contribute to our collective mission to help patients.

For Alex Borchard, Director, Internal Communications, her desire to create a positive culture and sense of belonging in the workplace—in order to bring more options to patients—has never been stronger. The work has never felt more personal.

 

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My Personal Cancer Journey Fuels My Purpose at Daiichi Sankyo
My Personal Cancer Journey Fuels My Purpose at Daiichi Sankyo

Hearing the words “you have cancer” for the first time was shocking. After 8 years of remission, our work has never felt more personal than when I heard them again...

Empowering Patients: Why Clear, Accurate Information About Cancer Matters to Me
Empowering Patients: Why Clear, Accurate Information About Cancer Matters to Me

Growing up in a Spanish-speaking home, I was the family translator—a role that became particularly challenging when my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. My family relied on me…

Culture-Driven Talent Acquisition: How Daiichi Sankyo Builds Teams
Culture-Driven Talent Acquisition: How Daiichi Sankyo Builds Teams

When I reflect on what makes Daiichi Sankyo special, I always come back to our culture. It’s not just a set of corporate values tucked away in an employee handbook. It’s something we live and breathe every day…

Turning Complexity into Hope in Honor of My Father
Turning Complexity into Hope in Honor of My Father

My decision to devote my career to oncology is deeply personal. During my senior year in college, my father was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, or bile duct cancer. As one of his caregivers…

Understanding Metastatic Breast Cancer: Meeting Patient Needs
Understanding Metastatic Breast Cancer: Meeting Patient Needs

Each patient journey is unique for those faced with a breast cancer diagnosis. At Daiichi Sankyo, we strive to deepen our understanding beyond the scientific aspects, distinguishing between the personal needs of patients with early-stage versus metastatic breast cancer.

Understanding Metastatic Breast Cancer: Exploring the Science
Understanding Metastatic Breast Cancer: Exploring the Science

Not all breast cancers are the same. This is particularly true about metastatic breast cancer versus early-stage breast cancer in terms of how the disease spreads, its prognosis, treatment options, and even the patient journey.