![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
![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
![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
![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
![Paisley looking up at the camera and eating ice cream](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/paisley/paisley-thumbnail.jpg?rev=c007fb4d496345c5b798592a49e7e8fc&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=FA9BC68B0DF720018C4AF53A9F1B0288)
Paisley's childhood cancer story: Healing with joy as a family
![A group of people's hands on top of each other](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/world-cancer-day/en-wcd-thumbnail.jpg?rev=17ca4969368d4be097a53f3384d3d04a&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=8809999B15B27471B0A47DDC647DDBDD)
How advocacy creates an impact in cancer care
![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
![Maci Millen in a hospital bed.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2023/kati-and-maci/maci_blog.jpg?rev=4ec0e75300814dcdbedb6a20936568d6&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=6231EBECE59C4D15478A054137AE9119)
Kati and Maci's story: Never alone on a childhood cancer journey
![Kim wearing a Santa hat, knelling by her dog.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/receiving-support-during-the-holidays/kimholidayblog.jpg?rev=88bb29acf4674b958456eae0cfcbc53c&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=AEAB96698EC14E43771712A2259F06EA)
Kim and Margarita: Finding joy and encouragement when cancer doesn’t take a holiday
![Suzanne Dennis](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/volunteer-moderators-discuss-isolation/supersu-headshot.png?rev=551ad4a4d6c64e6fb2c6bbae93da391c&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=A68E847D7C6EA030B5518EA4B62C0409)
Our CancerConnection.ca volunteer moderators share how they coped with isolation after a diagnosis
![Konstance standing with her family on a pier, 2020 Run for the Cure (virtual).](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/finding-a-better-outlook-and-new-inspiration-at-cibc-run-for-the-cure/runforthecure2020_thumbnail.jpg?rev=ec64fcb65a3c4077ba4f082d96cfa6dc&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=F390DDC3EE2532737E49A6202C8BE864)
CIBC employee finds a greater outlook and new inspiration at CIBC Run for the Cure
![Linden wearing beach clothes and sitting on a bench with his hands behind his hand.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/a-family-finds-comfort-belonging-and-fun-at-goodtimes-at-home/linden-in-beach-clothes---copy.jpg?rev=bb097a94179d42e7b210e28870a01ae9&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=349909AC4E459D3ECCE61536D84676AC)
A family finds comfort belonging and fun at Goodtimes at Home
![Collage of the participants of hope](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/5-poh-share-what-motivates-them-to-create-a-brighter-future/poh-blog-thumbnail.png?rev=90431ea520f54a508f2bbbceac26952b&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=5B2653907899E38ADBE7FAAA43A44216)
5 Participants of Hope share why they continue to relay
![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
![A couple sitting at a table looking at a laptop.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/8-questions-about-cancer-answered/8-questions-about-cancer-answered-thumbnail.jpg?rev=f72e23a9492b4e0c952ab19237e1b1d9&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=C0394F312BBB24A06E8CE7ECAB793983)
8 questions about cancer answered
![Coral hugging her adult daughter, while they’re both wearing pink face masks.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2021/facing-breast-cancer-with-positivity-and-hope/2021-coral-run-blog-thumbnail.png?rev=bbbe685985db4f58854c445bfad40ba4&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=63233428F77B3ED78A267E347DB7D7D3)
“You can do this.” – Facing breast cancer with positivity and hope
![A man in a running outfit standing outside beside a truck.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2021/running-1000-kilometers-for-cancer-research/2021-patrice-740x780.png?rev=761b252c762c47038e097d7d4791fe72&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=FEFD08988D444ECA79858E9480A4C02E)
Running 1000 kilometres for cancer research