![A photo of a mom sitting on a sofa with her daughter and young son.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/about-stories-hero.jpg?rev=f044fd649556407485acd2a7a7c529f0&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=575&ch=425&hash=0CF94B121F4E71F40EF9660BBF912E6B)
Our stories
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.
Our latest stories
![A father sitting in a field with his 3 children](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/7-ways-to-care-for-yourself-after-cancer-treatment/thumbnail---7-ways-to-care-for-yourself.jpg?rev=357fd66530694e74ba5776c965dfbd04&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=99FA260AE9D4E687FA542BCCDD629B41)
7 ways to care for yourself after cancer treatment
![Dr Nicole Culos-Reed and her team are posing on an outdoor terrace with trees behind them](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/5-research-projects-helping-people-with-cancer-stay-active/excel-meeting-2024-06-05-1_resized.jpg?rev=7f57223af72f4eccb15c2c00183f30b9&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=3898BB15848E45226650D805CD16C25B)
5 research projects helping people with cancer stay active
![Renée Meyer and her daughter Ava, hugging and smiling.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/financial-support-for-cancer-care-in-rural-and-remote-communities/ccs_renee_ava-6_resized.jpg?rev=8937fea713644fb781d929082ea05e74&cx=0.43&cy=0.57&cw=543&ch=623&hash=321888B1EC5A0B7BB49E857B0BF8AF45)
Financial support for cancer care in rural and remote communities
![Amy Clark, sitting on a couch.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/gender-identity-and-access-to-care/ccs-1192_thumbnail-(1).jpg?rev=9107003c4f4b4f89b0d05697a85c2b8f&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=D0012A059E4DD184731594DD2EE732A1)
Gender identity and access to care
![Louise-Hélène is sitting on a bench with her two daughters.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/melanoma-awareness/melanoma-thumbnail.jpg?rev=5e4e03b3ce934233a5a6da68cc2e3af3&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=B0BD1CD09EA1A81BA9D604CEAFEBC340)
Research sparks hope for people with melanoma
![Alaina and Jillian Dhawan, standing on Parliament Hill.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/advocating-for-stronger-tobacco-policies/jillian-alaina-parliament-hill_cropped-(1).jpg?rev=81d5991f0cbc44a8a58712ccbf2c51d8&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=D15483B25CA42CBB0D4C1D1E64E22E95)
Alaina and Jillian: Advocating for stronger tobacco policies
![Woman getting a breast screening from a female doctor.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/6-key-findings-that-reveal-that-impact-of-cancer-in-canada-in-2022/cancerstatsblog-mammogram.png?rev=5719eff5d8c746c2b11411123e5f2f83&cx=0.53&cy=0.53&cw=543&ch=623&hash=7415BED169A7B4D8EADA156DE9CF32FA)
6 key findings that reveal the impact of cancer in Canada in 2024
![Headshot of Stephen Medhurst](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/stephen-medhurst/stephen-medhurst-05.jpg?rev=e5684b1d2c674f1d8c546d90f1516fe3&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=393D181F38FEC66864BD471D89FFBE7D)
Stephen's story: Taking inspiration from a cancer diagnosis
![Headshot of Dr Groot](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/dr-groot/dr-groot-headshot.jpg?rev=fc18d4f7a35a47368948b9cce365bd9b&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=DFBC239DC0309682176AE06D89983FF6)
Improving cancer care for Indigenous communities
![Shawn looking at the camera wearing a daffodil pin on his shirt](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/shawn-hook/shawn-thumbnail.jpg?rev=2a6a9ebff41e4b11a61679a05b049588&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=1ED4638B7B0EBEB42A75ECAFA7911B7D)
Canadian singer, Shawn Hook, shares his cancer story
![A person in a head scarf and a child playing with a toy on a couch.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/cancer-care-in-rural-and-remote-areas/gettyimages-941055732_resize.jpg?rev=af14873a5bfb441ca6efd39a1f6e7b81&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=29AC09B11C022CF0FB30BF5A3E398289)
4 research projects improving cancer care in rural and remote areas
![Karen White, wearing a Daffodil Month t-shirt and holding a donation box.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/a-daffodil-month-volunteer-journey/karen-daffodil_resize.jpg?rev=ca1b3a11ac4c4e8294741760a024dc48&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=ED70EFA68C373657477AC3BA0AAE2142)
Karen's Daffodil journey: Honouring her family through volunteering
![Cassidy London smiling and holding a daffodil](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/taking-back-control-from-cancer/cassidy-london-retargeting.jpeg?rev=34b54ac340734bd0826b02b8ea76e8ef&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=F810955805B34DA50043DB2124DE8DAA)
Cassidy's story: Taking back control from cancer
![Two people hugging](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/coping-with-waiting-periods/thumbnail.jpg?rev=62ec194e1e1f4d7dbc348d0cebfc4a20&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=91909C2B2DAE8D37043C5AD00E989ED5)
10 ways to cope with cancer waiting periods
![Ysabel Viau smiling and holding her dog](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/cancer-and-the-workplace/ysabel-photo.jpg?rev=ea37b474e71a4f26a56a64df28bc7cb1&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=F43E84F4708DD8FA5B1951E1E3B111E7)
Cancer and the workplace
![Elu and Inara, smiling and laughing in a nature park.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/joy-and-comfort-at-camp-goodtimes/inara--jennifer-hatfield--familyresize.jpg?rev=69f04a57c98a4237b83341446fb48c30&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=E5150BA8FB7AF3F7E4D4B7792F378520)
Joy and comfort at Camp Goodtimes
![Jakob, outside, wearing a Relay For Life t-shirt.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/an-inspiration-at-relay-for-life-youth/jakobbousesnowy-1-3.jpg?rev=4d86e417165d459199fccb4ec283650b&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=AF247AF15AA710A7AF9D6661B9084279)
An inspiration at Relay For Life Youth
![Chantel Mukonoweshuro in front of tall bushes.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/training-next-gen-cancer-researchers/mukonoweshuro_c-300-x-398.jpg?rev=586e93da200842a4ba4332e40dc4c402&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=C3EB4D36FC02888F0C07608D66205FE5)
Training next-gen cancer researchers