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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.

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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
Dr Sylvain Martel and Micheal Gareau, Founding President at Starpax Biopharma, standing next to the PolarTrak equipment.
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An innovative cancer treatment for solid tumours
Person talking on the phone and smiling, while looking at her laptop.
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6 Cancer Information Helpline FAQs
Amy Clark, sitting on a couch.
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Gender identity and access to care
Shawn looking at the camera wearing a daffodil pin on his shirt
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Canadian singer, Shawn Hook, shares his cancer story
Ysabel Viau smiling and holding her dog
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Cancer and the workplace
Elu and Inara, smiling and laughing in a nature park.
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Joy and comfort at Camp Goodtimes
Jakob, outside, wearing a Relay For Life t-shirt.
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An inspiration at Relay For Life Youth
Paisley looking up at the camera and eating ice cream
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Paisley's childhood cancer story: Healing with joy as a family
A group of people's hands on top of each other
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How advocacy creates an impact in cancer care
Dr Rebecca Auer
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Dr Rebecca Auer: Creating a stronger immune system after surgery
Maci Millen in a hospital bed.
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Kati and Maci's story: Never alone on a childhood cancer journey
Kim wearing a Santa hat, knelling by her dog.
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Kim and Margarita: Finding joy and encouragement when cancer doesn’t take a holiday
Suzanne Dennis
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Our CancerConnection.ca volunteer moderators share how they coped with isolation after a diagnosis
Konstance standing with her family on a pier, 2020 Run for the Cure (virtual).
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CIBC employee finds a greater outlook and new inspiration at CIBC Run for the Cure
Linden wearing beach clothes and sitting on a bench with his hands behind his hand.
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A family finds comfort belonging and fun at Goodtimes at Home
Collage of the participants of hope
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5 Participants of Hope share why they continue to relay