![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
![Bob](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/every-rider-has-a-reason-to-join-tour/aboutus-stories-everyridertour-bob.jpg?rev=d5408b9761204f44a531705e1c455a7f&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=C3468496D16372D20245F275CD83F4DC)
Every rider has a reason to join Tour
![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
![Cynthia at Jacques Cantin Lodge](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/a-place-to-call-home/about-stories-aplacetocallhome-cynthia.jpg?rev=c5ecc7be2bfc4ee0a5d1770451dabc90&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=08AB477751814092550A2B77BAA24A54)
A place to call home while facing cancer
![Dianne, a two-time breast cancer survivor](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/a-woman-shares-the-challenges-of-navigating-cancer-during-covid-19/about-stories-womanwhofacedbreastcancertwice.png?rev=cb8a18fe4c7747f0a07125adad6c204f&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=1C48B6C1756F6DFF5DFD1CCDE927375C)
A woman shares the challenges of navigating cancer during COVID-19
![A female scientist in a lab using a computer](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/3-innovative-breast-cancer-research-projects-paving-the-way-for-new-treatments/about-stories-scientist.png?rev=24064f52f0a5426fb9af1aa3efbfc658&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=0F74E73FF25CE99A0A4BC356E6BC2E98)
How 3 innovative breast cancer research projects are paving the way for new treatments
![Des équipes se sont réunies pour Hockey Fights Cancer ™](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/hockey-teams-rally-together-to-make-an-impact/about-stories-hockeyteam.png?rev=4fe50da29e6448a9b71adbfefacbfb71&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=9025DEC22D26123C8573B911363B363C)
Hockey teams rally together to make an impact for Canadians with cancer
![Mei-Lin (à droite) et sa famille soutiennent les Canadiens de Montréal](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/hockey-fan-mei-lin-yee-faces-off-against-her-diagnosis/aboutus-stories-hockeyfanmeilin-mei-lin.jpg?rev=205898fd281b43efb02923d1ab7246e9&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=F1A5C6168765D1BF4BA4D2029179BE5A)
Hockey fan Mei-Lin Yee faces off against her diagnosis
![Hand above a glass, blocking a wine bottle.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/6-reasons-to-go-dry/2020-reduce-alcohol.png?rev=9d1cb62d58f646259755f82a663c0877&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=3C1ADD5F83B15C741443C003319BD481)
6 reasons to go dry this February!
![David and his family](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/a-blood-cancer-survivor-david/about-stories-david-and-his-family-500x333.jpg?rev=5f88ae1fe7d64a3b98042605d4413954&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=8DB727B07D32B7608E66BE8BDA466A22)
A blood cancer survivor shares how precision medicine is saving lives like his
![Meghan in her hospital bed](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/meghan-story-of-getting-a-double-mastectomy/about-stories-meghan-grant-blog.png?rev=263d74602b44454784915cffc237bf8f&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=0CCE519061ED28685D329BC7E9C00A47)
“I didn’t want to live in fear” – A Canadian shares her story of getting a double mastectomy at 24
![A daughter sitting behind her mother with her hands on her shoulder](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/5-great-gifts-for-mothers-day/about-stories-5greatgiftsformd-momproject.jpg?rev=e70e1d4ac4a14e888d526b3a826d1acf&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=CEE0980CBB1DD3E64781CBDA0A493238)
From your heart to hers: 4 great gifts for Mother’s Day
![Officer Gary with other Cops for Cancer cyclists](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/the-humble-beginning-of-an-incredible-movement/about-stories-humblebeginnings-officer-gary.jpg?rev=95f7f7ce2e8a4ffe927c57d89364855a&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=F98D54331394B43EF9B7873AD426EDCE)
Cops for Cancer: The humble beginning of an incredible movement
![Sarah Midea, Cancer Survivor, holding up a large sized event photo frame](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/finding-hope-at-relay-for-life/about-stories-findinghope-rfl-sarah-midea-relay.jpg?rev=cdcdb330f99f42be8a970c07baa2fce2&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=4290173D91EA9F665744CDA034861B33)
Community is bigger than cancer: finding hope at Relay For Life
![A photo of a woman sitting on the floor](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/10-tips-to-help-you-cope-with-cancer-from-canadians-affected-by-cancer/2020-tips-to-help-cope-with-cancer.png?rev=b78c88e07fd0426e9268779609abc681&cx=0.37&cy=0.29&cw=543&ch=623&hash=0F6172A80148234483908142FEE280F9)
10 tips to help you cope with cancer – from Canadians affected by cancer
![A headshot photo of Dianne](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/stock-images/dianne_850x500.jpg?rev=2528787bb65c4586a8a51e2fce24b9b9&cx=0.55&cy=0.41&cw=543&ch=623&hash=711F81F728CAB09E22EFF446C38E51A8)
A two-time breast cancer survivor navigates treatment during COVID-19
![Girl with long brown hair sitting on her bed smiling](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/ways-to-give/personal-donation/ccff-sabrina-moreino.jpg?rev=c052ef14ea4d49328ec6656fdf483f5b&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=B266F0BAC22ED85C5C1E3A81DECF411B)
A childhood cancer survivor shares her story
![A smiling woman outside at nighttime](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2021/spotlight-on-two-cancer-information-specialists/thumbnailshigufa.png?rev=6b651d7dda0e424fabb03caa2ce7654f&cx=0.53&cy=0.63&cw=543&ch=623&hash=72864DCAF6A38196C844BAB0BCD25539)
Spotlight on two Cancer Information Specialists: Sandra and Shigufa