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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
Amélie Fahey wearing a headscarf
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Coping with breast cancer with information and support
Vivian Chu hugging her husband and two children
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Diagnosis to advocacy: Vivian's metastatic breast cancer story
A woman in sportswear raising her arms in celebration
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Hear the 5 milestones reached in breast cancer research through those it affected most
Dr Busolo standing in front of a whiteboard in a room of people
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Improving mammography screening for Arabic-speaking refugee women
Meredith holding a Canadian flag with another person, sitting on some snow.
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A CIBC employee climbs mountains to change future of breast cancer
Dr April Khademi sitting at a desk
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Advancing cancer diagnosis with AI-powered medical imaging tool
Wendy Garner at a CIBC Run for the Cure event
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I have felt the impact of the CIBC Run for the Cure 
Woman getting a breast screening from a female doctor.
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6 key findings that reveal the impact of cancer in Canada in 2024
Cassidy London smiling and holding a daffodil
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Cassidy's story: Taking back control from cancer
A group of people's hands on top of each other
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How advocacy creates an impact in cancer care
A portrait photo of Dr Lee-Hwa Tai
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Developing a new vaccine to treat triple-negative breast cancer
Dr Gilles Robichaud, smiling at the camera.
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Fund trailblazing cancer research
Cindy Goguen, holding a coffee mug and laughing in a kitchen.
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Holiday comforts for cancer
Two people holding hands on a hospital bed.
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4 key cancer findings in 2023
Nathalie Breton sitting on a windowsill.
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Finding support and community
Christina Addison
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New research to detect breast cancer
Jeff with a group of 10 friends and CIBC employees at the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, holding a sign that reads “Thank-U Donors”.
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Raising the bar to fundraise for the CIBC Run for the Cure