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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
![Karen White, wearing a Daffodil Month t-shirt and holding a donation box.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/a-daffodil-month-volunteer-journey/karen-daffodil_resize.jpg?rev=ca1b3a11ac4c4e8294741760a024dc48&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=ED70EFA68C373657477AC3BA0AAE2142)
Karen's Daffodil journey: Honouring her family through volunteering
![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
![Chantel Mukonoweshuro in front of tall bushes.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/training-next-gen-cancer-researchers/mukonoweshuro_c-300-x-398.jpg?rev=586e93da200842a4ba4332e40dc4c402&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=C3EB4D36FC02888F0C07608D66205FE5)
Training next-gen cancer researchers
![Vanessa Percoco, sitting on the steps and smiling](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/world-cancer-day/vanessa_percoco.jpg?rev=9197d715ad204aa4b9472e8b9a4c8990&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=4469F61F7353B9CED162962659797F9B)
The hidden costs of cancer
![Two people holding hands on a hospital bed.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2023/4-key-findings/national-cancer-institute-bxxgtqew1m4-unsplash-(1).jpg?rev=8ae7f412322248758d68e0a4db6e2688&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=E98C4D445AF531FB6BB20229A506FB34)
4 key cancer findings in 2023
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What a breakthrough clinical trial means for the cancer community
![Dianne standing outside wearing a Relay for Life shirt and hoodie.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/dianne-daffodil-blog/dianneblog1.png?rev=5d03ddd01e2547dea8b4ceee39fa9d88&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=796DA459692AFD3643472CB094302A1E)
A colorectal cancer survivor helps hope bloom for others affected by cancer
![A man in a running outfit standing outside beside a truck.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2021/running-1000-kilometers-for-cancer-research/2021-patrice-740x780.png?rev=761b252c762c47038e097d7d4791fe72&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=FEFD08988D444ECA79858E9480A4C02E)
Running 1000 kilometres for cancer research
![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
![Linda sitting in a chair.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2021/after-losing-3-sisters-to-cancer-how-one-woman-honours-their-memory-at-relay-for-life/2021-linda-relay-thumbnail.png?rev=2b0f0c12935c4339b9fd1ec493e7e0b9&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=7C3250C06139DB7FA2638605D9D1F57B)
After losing 3 sisters to cancer, how one woman honours their memory at Relay For Life
![Jeff holding an acoustic guitar](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/how-colorectal-cancer-screening-could-make-a-life-saving-difference/about-stories-colorectal-cancer-screening-jeff-orson-guitar.jpg?rev=7994b6bcf56b4f75897613a1193a2a1f&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=4395B961D607627B7E947A296721238F)
Why screening is critical for colorectal cancers
![Mario walking with his family](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/how-hockey-impacted-this-coach-when-he-faced-a-cancer-diagnosis/about-stories-how-hockey-impacted-this-coach-marioandfamily.jpg?rev=c2f5394230dd4455bde5eb6d66cf5a53&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=75223E28ADC266766BB2249EFA7A96B3)
How hockey impacted this coach when he faced a cancer diagnosis
![Jeff holding an acoustic guitar](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/how-colorectal-cancer-screening-could-make-a-life-saving-difference/about-stories-colorectal-cancer-screening-jeff-orson-guitar.jpg?rev=7994b6bcf56b4f75897613a1193a2a1f&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=4395B961D607627B7E947A296721238F)
How colorectal cancer screening could make a life-saving difference