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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
![Charlie standing in a field smiling.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/charlies-story-becoming-a-source-of-support-and-prostate-cancer-awareness/charlie-taylor.jpg?rev=a49f0e0c59f94b57a4490695c7ce0a76&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=6FB80CB076144B59F729790416936F2D)
Charlie's story: Becoming a source of support and prostate cancer awareness
![Woman with short grey hair taking to younger woman.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/7-things-to-say-to-someone-living-with-cancer/what-to-say-story-1200x628-gettyimages-957884398.jpg?rev=a817677f4939473da8cdb7763d9208e5&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=EF32A19C890811855053109B91920CEE)
7 things to say (and not to say) to someone living with cancer
![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
![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
![A mother hugging her daughter](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/quiz-how-we-make-a-difference-for-canadians-affected-by-cancer/about-how-we-make-difference.jpg?rev=e1b8a86e08b245f2a6e06981c9a64569&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=060A0823C812473D47D136A6684CA9D9)
Quiz: How we make a difference for Canadians affected by cancer
![A père et son fils](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/3-ways-to-celebrate-fathers-day-and-make-a-difference/2020-fathers-day-image1.png?rev=d9ff574fa7f4432789120da5e2f62e40&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=805FAB16C7C8B2789755EADAD01BCD97)
3 ways to celebrate Fathers Day and make a difference
![Wes](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/how-an-online-community-can-help-people-with-cancer-cope/about-stories-how-an-online-community-can-help.png?rev=43c408e02e65445788be997ff0f26e1e&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=200DEEEDE6A343BCA70279581FD7AFD2)
How an online community can help people with cancer cope
![Un couple se tenant de la main](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/how-a-phone-call-provided-hope-to-this-couple-faced-with-cancer/about-stories-aphone-call-provided-hope.jpg?rev=e484c5f1e077400ab4a681382283942b&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=178FEF97E4C2530DBBFA1701308CBD61)
How a phone call provided hope to this couple faced with cancer
![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
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10 tips to help you cope with cancer – from Canadians affected by cancer