![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
![Linda and the Pink Days in Bloom volunteers, wearing pink formal attire and hats.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/pink-days-in-bloom-a-growing-movement/linda-ryan-2.jpeg?rev=fade18bc58ab44d183b2d1a12487f1d4&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=19D0CC99B74E5E63B67F609C92BF54F2)
Pinks Days in Bloom: A Growing Movement
![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
![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
![Maja surrounded by a group of people at a past Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure event.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2021/to-give-at-least-one-person-hope-in-the-face-of-breast-cancer/2021--to-give-at-least-one-person-hope-in-the-face-of-breast-cancer-blog-740x780.png?rev=7be55994ad614c37b69bbaef04b8c146&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=7E7353506DD114A3CD07F42360232DD9)
To give at least one person hope in the face of breast cancer: Maja's story
![A grandmother hugging her granddaughter.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2021/9-reasons-to-go-dry-this-february/2021-reasons-to-go-dry-image1.png?rev=1d80175410114d60b1973e982fe4025d&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=63284884A0C7B23C00A0DD4EE5DF75A0)
9 reasons to go dry this February
![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
![Bonnie and her husband Ben smiling](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2021/finding-hope-and-support-on-the-cancer-journey/thumbnail.png?rev=8b26e806b05b4855bef5618e41ebb12d&cx=0.53&cy=0.48&cw=543&ch=623&hash=838266B5B47FC4A5268CD0F677E03C31)
How a breast cancer survivor found hope and support on her cancer journey
![Dr. Shawn Li stands with his arms crossed in a hallway](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/research-into-hard-to-treat-breast-cancer/research-into-hard-to-treat-breast-cancer-shawn-li.jpg?rev=8c65bdbc0b12462daedac594f156d70e&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=71577BC5773C987A6BA1397335716339)
Research into hard-to-treat breast cancer could lead to better treatment
![Sara and her daughter](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/facing-cancer-treatment-during-the-holidays/2020-sara-oates-blog-500x333.png?rev=e44c52bfe30b47769825a5d9a7cf76dd&cx=0.44&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=FF79430C1C8312C78DAFEEA725132E44)
Sara’s story: Facing cancer treatment during the holidays
![A grandmother, daughter, and granddaughter hugging in a park.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/6-questions-about-breast-cancer-answered/metastaticbreastcancer.png?rev=301f06c70b2e4fda9733159b74e31951&cx=0.57&cy=0.66&cw=543&ch=623&hash=DF36B301E2FDD27FD552F5D88F80E93F)
6 of your questions about breast cancer answered
![Kim while out for a run](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/why-this-breast-cancer-survivor-is-giving-back-through-the-cibc-run-for-the-cure/about-uis-stories-2020-kim-sutherland-4.png?rev=ac7ae68e2510481c9abea5ce641fa385&cx=0.44&cy=0.41&cw=543&ch=623&hash=260EBE9FA6138554BB11C224135A3096)
How a breast cancer survivor and CIBC Run for the Cure supporter found community and connection
![Anjum standing infront of a house by a lake](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/4-breast-cancer-survivors-open-up-about-their-personal-experiences/2020-bcam-blog-anjum-500x333.png?rev=33223fa88b474aee8477616669225bba&cx=0.25&cy=0.55&cw=543&ch=623&hash=E14A3DA4AC00C7F8FA9864294F8478C6)
3 breast cancer survivors share their stories to help others
![A woman with a shaved head](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/6-statistics-that-reveal-the-impact-of-cancer-in-canada-for-2020/2020-cancer-in-canada-female-cancer-patient.jpg?rev=324a2eb32ec04ed1a37556313b4ededc&cx=0.68&cy=0.49&cw=543&ch=623&hash=21E6DDD65B13BDC1C03E1B344AF1AD93)
6 statistics that reveal the impact of cancer in Canada for 2020
![Two people embracing and smiling](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/find-cancer-early/breast-cancer-screening/l4---breast-cancer.png?rev=6a0f426bd1f448d085a28286b76bb112&cx=0.58&cy=0.38&cw=543&ch=623&hash=106067D8DC36EB8D946BA0BC9D009D0A)
6 reasons to celebrate breast cancer awareness month
![Lianne standing next to a woman](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/a-breast-cancer-survivor-shares-the-impact-of-relay-for-life/about-stories_abreastcancersurvivorshares_lianne.png?rev=506b37ba6767485f9aa0e0e61fbf779a&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=0E6AE61A88198B05466C00DF283B5BEA)
A breast cancer survivor shares the impact of Relay For Life
![Vincent sitting by a window](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/how-teen-became-caregiver-when-cancer-affected-family/about-teen-caregiver-vincent-1.png?rev=a0b36dc577fb4b9aa23cedace618330a&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=9BFB77D336A92B9A0E28215B871678F7)
How a teen became a caregiver when cancer affected his family
![Bonnie and Ben](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/how-one-woman-found-hope-when-facing-cancer/about-stories-howonewomanfoundhope_bonnieandben.jpg?rev=dea8655a9e86469f955b1d9a7d442171&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=4BE2E45CE7D712FE2AE90FBF27FBEB01)
“I am more than cancer” – How one woman found hope when faced with cancer
![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