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There’s a story to be told at every stage of the cancer experience – 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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A person sits holding their stomach.
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What you should know to help find colorectal cancer early
March 2026
Caitlin smiles for a selfie.
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Caitlin’s story: Facing blood cancer at 20
January 2026
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How to advocate for yourself during cancer treatment 
December 2025
(left) Paula Pestrin and (right) Sandra de Haan standing together outside together in front of a fence.
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Funding hope: How financial support made life-saving surgery possible
November 2025
Shannon standing outside and staring into the distance.
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Shannon’s story: Becoming an advocate after surviving cervical cancer
November 2025
Two people talking to each other while sitting on a couch.
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Changing the stigma around lung cancer
November 2025
Salimeh wearing a headscarf and hospital gown in a hospital bed cradling her newborn son.
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Salimeh’s story: Facing breast cancer while pregnant
October 2025
A person touching the sides of their neck.
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6 facts about thyroid cancer
April 2025
Amory as a little boy sitting on Rochana’s lap.
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Amory and Rochana's story: 20 years after childhood cancer
A person’s pants pocket turned inside out and their hand holding coins.
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This is what the financial burden of cancer can look like
(From left to right): Juanita, Leonard and Hailey Rodenhiser smiling at the camera wearing shirts that say 'Hope for Hailey'
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How global support helped a family through childhood cancer
Marie-Noëlle Séguin Grignon sitting on a couch
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From cancer researcher to living with cancer: Marie-Noëlle’s story
Vivian Chu hugging her husband and two children
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Diagnosis to advocacy: Vivian's metastatic breast cancer story
A father sitting in a field with his 3 children
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7 ways to care for yourself after cancer treatment
A couple sitting at a table looking at a laptop.
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8 questions about cancer answered

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We are determined to increase survival, stop cancer before it starts, and improve lives. But we can’t do it without you.

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