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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
![Bonnie Hall looking over her shoulder and smiling](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/finding-hope-with-dry-feb/bonnie-original.jpg?rev=8ebad2e488694c68975c413406e4f3ed&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=ADCB1D3B0B24DC118943DCE0AB4A5869)
Finding hope with Dry Feb
![A man woman and child hold each other together in a tight hug.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2023/david.png?rev=cc98d90b1cd24eaca124b347ac7f7f17&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=9FECA4E69C1CF271D181A2209BD1A8C4)
How going dry makes an impact
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Joan's story: Going dry to honour a memory
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Team rallies together to ditch alcohol and support the cancer cause
![A grandmother hugging her granddaughter.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2021/9-reasons-to-go-dry-this-february/2021-reasons-to-go-dry-image1.png?rev=1d80175410114d60b1973e982fe4025d&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=63284884A0C7B23C00A0DD4EE5DF75A0)
9 reasons to go dry this February
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Prevention: a key strategy for tackling cancer
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10 ways to reduce your cancer risk
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6 reasons to go dry this February!