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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
![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
![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 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
![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
![A portrait photo of Dr Lee-Hwa Tai](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/dr-tai---photo-2.jpg?rev=cc40e7639d9d4e48af454c2088707e7f&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=FBE4D71FC5C879315A89DE2C52D71EAA)
Developing a new vaccine to treat triple-negative breast cancer
![Dr Gilles Robichaud, smiling at the camera.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2023/fund-trailblazing-cancer-research/220224-gilles-robichaud-laboratoire.jpg?rev=ab385dd773184a6cb814c596a4919d56&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=0981FB10985241930212B8F18C83E9AF)
Fund trailblazing cancer research
![Dr David Huntsman](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2023/hope-for-ovarian-cancer-research/david-huntsman_thumbnail.jpg?rev=06f3557338bb4776b98ab8c93488d53d&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=92A06B52897A44233FF47A0B92608EB7)
Hope for ovarian cancer research
![Dr Rebecca Auer](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2023/creating-a-stronger-immune-system-after-surgery/auer-copped-full-shot.jpg?rev=1c3910e0b4444004b7b3dd54741fb161&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=04C87974F1C6E245C6E551D05095778F)
Dr Rebecca Auer: Creating a stronger immune system after surgery
![Dr Morag Park](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/dr-morag-park-30-years-of-advancing-breast-cancer-research-and-creating-hope/drmoragpark.jpg?rev=3bc756ef6e7546f59d0852d68653cafb&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=60C311BA46907F3CA65A41AC080FB26E)
Dr Morag Park: 30 years of advancing breast cancer research and creating hope
![An older man reviewing test results on a tablet with 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-prostatecancer.jpg?rev=7809e83d9de4407e84cd937426e33684&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=906824E4C293C20702EB31D1C5E10436)
6 key findings that reveal the impact of cancer in Canada in 2022
![Michelle and her husband.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/daffodil-hero-michelle-blog/michelle-daffodil-hero-2022-1.jpg?rev=3270580f8c2443d8ba3d436c8bc08993&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=6A02A029668D17732D12BE24F7C0AD00)
Our Daffodil Hero: How leukemia research can help more people like Michelle
![Two female scientists smiling.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2021/meet-2-scientists-advancing-diversity-and-inclusion-in-cancer-research/inclusive-excellence-prize-740x780.png?rev=291eac804a104c0e843d3d6e854c3c34&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=D66EB82912F3CB27B7FE3BCB344169FD)
Meet 2 scientists advancing diversity and inclusion in cancer research
![Tyler tenant son fils](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/how-a-genetic-test-for-stomach-cancer-changed-this-fathers-life/about-genetic-test-tyler.jpg?rev=7e91ef32b2f44cc3ba675c604f23e9a4&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=38857E8D777A93CCEE293850041843E5)
Tyler’s story: How a genetic test for stomach cancer changed this father’s life
![Close-up of a microscope](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/spotlight-on-cancer-research-grant-winners/about-spotlight-cancer-research-cancer-research-microscope.jpg?rev=d11245cd36384dc0a9543d8b6eaf4162&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=1370BD807EC3CD96E31C2D8F61137B51)
Spotlight on cancer research: Shining a light on our grant winners at work
![A mother hugging her daughter](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/quiz-how-we-make-a-difference-for-canadians-affected-by-cancer/about-how-we-make-difference.jpg?rev=e1b8a86e08b245f2a6e06981c9a64569&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=060A0823C812473D47D136A6684CA9D9)
Quiz: How we make a difference for Canadians affected by cancer
![Bre-Anne, Scientist](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/meet-3-young-scientists/aboutus-stories-3youngscientists-bre-anne.png?rev=6d953f44f76b49559f68c2ac479f82d7&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=CB9B1A1DF69692B166AE3F35BE176485)
Meet 3 young scientists championing cancer research across Canada
![Denis Dupuis holding a photo and standing with his teenage son](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/cancer-research-advancements-provided-hope/about-stories-canceradvancements-denisdupuis.jpg?rev=31b5364a6a3e4016adbd423446a22b30&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=9E17EFF31226A6D1F75D217A45BA625F)
Cancer research advancements provided hope to this dad
![Aeson smiling while standing in his hospital bed](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/aeson-and-the-impact-of-cancer-research/about-stories-aesonandtheimpactofcancerresearch-aesonmoen.jpg?rev=6852903bbbb14167a3b151e9e4a5e3ea&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=0AE3E7E501850B5A3871E4839B3475F5)
Aeson and the impact of cancer research