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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
![A father sitting in a field with his 3 children](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/7-ways-to-care-for-yourself-after-cancer-treatment/thumbnail---7-ways-to-care-for-yourself.jpg?rev=357fd66530694e74ba5776c965dfbd04&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=99FA260AE9D4E687FA542BCCDD629B41)
7 ways to care for yourself after cancer treatment
![Headshot of Stephen Medhurst](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/stephen-medhurst/stephen-medhurst-05.jpg?rev=e5684b1d2c674f1d8c546d90f1516fe3&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=393D181F38FEC66864BD471D89FFBE7D)
Stephen's story: Taking inspiration from a cancer diagnosis
![Shawn looking at the camera wearing a daffodil pin on his shirt](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/shawn-hook/shawn-thumbnail.jpg?rev=2a6a9ebff41e4b11a61679a05b049588&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=1ED4638B7B0EBEB42A75ECAFA7911B7D)
Canadian singer, Shawn Hook, shares his cancer story
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10 ways to cope with cancer waiting periods
![Ysabel Viau smiling and holding her dog](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/cancer-and-the-workplace/ysabel-photo.jpg?rev=ea37b474e71a4f26a56a64df28bc7cb1&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=F43E84F4708DD8FA5B1951E1E3B111E7)
Cancer and the workplace
![A group of people's hands on top of each other](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/world-cancer-day/en-wcd-thumbnail.jpg?rev=17ca4969368d4be097a53f3384d3d04a&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=8809999B15B27471B0A47DDC647DDBDD)
How advocacy creates an impact in cancer care
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How to avoid caregiver burnout
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5 reasons why we should talk about testicular cancer
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Kim and Margarita: Finding joy and encouragement when cancer doesn’t take a holiday
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Research team will address cancer care inequalities that affect Black women
![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
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Holiday coping tips from Canadians affected by cancer
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5 ways to support a friend with cancer