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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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Denise standing in the wig room
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How a volunteer provides support and comfort
Woman with short grey hair taking to younger woman.
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7 things to say (and not to say) to someone living with cancer
Michelle and her husband.
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Our Daffodil Hero: How leukemia research can help more people like Michelle
Dianne standing outside wearing a Relay for Life shirt and hoodie.
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A colorectal cancer survivor helps hope bloom for others affected by cancer
A couple sitting at a table looking at a laptop.
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8 questions about cancer answered
Doug surrounded by trees,
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Team rallies together to ditch alcohol and support the cancer cause
Mark in his kitchen, smiling at the camera.
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Mark’s story: How the support of a quit coach helped him successfully stop smoking!
A yellow background with text that says, “10 things that happened in 2021 and the impact on the future of cancer.” A heart, megaphone and microscope icon.
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10 things that happened in 2021 and the impact on the future of cancer
Coral hugging her adult daughter, while they’re both wearing pink face masks.
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“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.
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To give at least one person hope in the face of breast cancer: Maja's story
Three siblings sitting in a row hugging each other and smiling.
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15 heartwarming photos of kids affected by cancer at camp
A man in a running outfit standing outside beside a truck.
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Running 1000 kilometres for cancer research
A man talking on the phone while looking out the window.
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Tips to help a friend quit smoking
A grandmother hugging her granddaughter.
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9 reasons to go dry this February
Dr Van Houten outdoor in the winter smiling.
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“Don’t give up” – New innovative cancer research inspires hope
Linda sitting in a chair.
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After losing 3 sisters to cancer, how one woman honours their memory at Relay For Life
Two female scientists smiling.
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Meet 2 scientists advancing diversity and inclusion in cancer research
A young woman breaks a cigarette in half
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5 tips to help people quit smoking tobacco