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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
![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
![Jack smiling while lifting a weight at the gym](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/sharing-the-stories-of-2-prostate-cancer-survivors/2020-pcc-holiday-blog-jack.png?rev=34f5873a53ba427bb9a5c79e66c49c92&cx=0.62&cy=0.69&cw=543&ch=623&hash=8794DF4B37790664689756D5B7CE3138)
Sharing the stories of 2 prostate cancer survivors
![Kathy sitting on a couch with her family](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/to-be-happier-healthier-stronger-in-the-face-of-cancer/about-us-stories-2020-kathy-holiday-blog-image2.png?rev=7f9530f9f06b46519039c37441f0c1dd&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=7110BAF55B3044274C8450C14F03283F)
Kathy’s story: To be happier, healthier and stronger in the face of cancer
![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 friends talking to each other](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/5-ways-to-support-a-friend-with-cancer/canadian-cancer-society---two-friends-talking---feature-image.jpg?rev=cc81b0f227824f67b52ff354b829d26e&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=B1E5A06CC2D08EB8E31C7EF18788D6AF)
5 ways to support a friend with cancer
![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
![A person making a heart symbol with their hands](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/5-ways-the-canadian-cancer-society-can-help-this-holiday-season/2019-help-during-holidays-heart.jpg?rev=650dea82f7b0433aa3bd9b0880d6676d&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=6BFA7635BAAA1E6CE1CCCD92DABDB3EF)
5 ways the Canadian Cancer Society can help this holiday season
![An infographic showing the ComPARe study finding that 1,700 of new cancer cases are due to radon](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/5-things-you-did-not-know-about-radon/5-things-you-did-not-know-about-radon.jpg?rev=8273780b652b4751bde768bc2ed70be1&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=417AF6FF1C5F5D8AFB94105731116B27)
5 facts you didn't know about radon
![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
![Jeff holding an acoustic guitar](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/how-colorectal-cancer-screening-could-make-a-life-saving-difference/about-stories-colorectal-cancer-screening-jeff-orson-guitar.jpg?rev=7994b6bcf56b4f75897613a1193a2a1f&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=4395B961D607627B7E947A296721238F)
Why screening is critical for colorectal cancers
![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
![A scientist looking at a blood sample](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/blood-cancer-in-canada/aboutus-stories-bloodcancerincanada-bloodsample.jpg?rev=99e1843c30d443c990bd26a5dd3258de&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=FE83091192C384047F9107A06862D522)
What you need to know about blood cancer in Canada
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Spotlight on cancer research: Shining a light on our grant winners at work