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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.

Our latest stories

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A person’s pants pocket turned inside out and their hand holding coins.
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This is what the financial burden of cancer can look like
3 volunteers smiling with their arms up, wearing Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure shirts
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5 ways your support made a meaningful impact on cancer in the last year
Doug Berry holding his grandchild on a beach
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Accessing cancer treatment with travel and accommodation support
A group of people's hands on top of each other
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How advocacy creates an impact in cancer care
James sitting at the driver's seat of a Wheels of Hope car with the door open.
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A drive to make others happy
Headshot of Joan McVean.
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Joan's story: Going dry to honour a memory
Kelly Tugnett with her son, Jaxson
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Life on the road with Wheels of Hope
Sarah Midea, Cancer Survivor, holding up a large sized event photo frame
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Community is bigger than cancer: finding hope at Relay For Life