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There’s a story to be told at every stage of the cancer journey – from prevention, to diagnosis, to treatment, to life with or beyond cancer. Here, you’ll find real experiences from Canadians across the country and learn how your support is helping the Canadian Cancer Society make a difference. Explore stories that highlight the impact of groundbreaking cancer research, support programs and services, advocacy, healthy living and more.

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Amory as a little boy sitting on Rochana’s lap.
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Amory and Rochana's story: 20 years after childhood cancer
Mathieu Michaud at his home in Notre-Dame-du-Portage (Quebec).
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Beyond the diagnosis: The financial  impact of cancer
A person’s pants pocket turned inside out and their hand holding coins.
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This is what the financial burden of cancer can look like
Corinne, having her hair partly shaved and coloured at a hair salon. The hairdresser acting excited.
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How Corinne approached hair loss with a new attitude
Kathy, pushing her son on a swing.
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Going dry for loved ones
Vickie Iachetta, sitting on a park bench, holding up a sign that reads “August 24, 2016 Radiation Finished!!”
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5 facts about the economic impact of cancer in Canada
(From left to right): Juanita, Leonard and Hailey Rodenhiser smiling at the camera wearing shirts that say 'Hope for Hailey'
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How global support helped a family through childhood cancer
A person holding a child on a beach.
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5 ways to cope with grief
Emilie Cerretti and her mother standing in front of a Christmas tree
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Emilie Cerretti appreciates every moment after facing a rare form of cancer
A person in a hospital bed holding the hand of their caregiver.
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6 facts about stomach cancer
A portrait of Craig Savill with his hands together looking at the camera.
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Craig Savill leaned on the curling community during his cancer experience
Marie-Noëlle Séguin Grignon sitting on a couch
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From cancer researcher to living with cancer: Marie-Noëlle’s story
3 volunteers smiling with their arms up, wearing Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure shirts
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5 ways your support made a meaningful impact on cancer in the last year
Amélie Fahey wearing a headscarf
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Coping with breast cancer with information and support
Vivian Chu hugging her husband and two children
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Diagnosis to advocacy: Vivian's metastatic breast cancer story
Dr Aisha Lofters smiling with her arms crossed.
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Improving prostate cancer care equity for Black men
A woman in sportswear raising her arms in celebration
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Hear the 5 milestones reached in breast cancer research through those it affected most
Natalie Lipschultz, carrying her daughter, stands next to her husband in a park.
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Improving quality of life for people with advanced cancer