![A photo of a mom sitting on a sofa with her daughter and young son.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/about-stories-hero.jpg?rev=f044fd649556407485acd2a7a7c529f0&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=575&ch=425&hash=0CF94B121F4E71F40EF9660BBF912E6B)
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
![Alaina and Jillian Dhawan, standing on Parliament Hill.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/advocating-for-stronger-tobacco-policies/jillian-alaina-parliament-hill_cropped-(1).jpg?rev=81d5991f0cbc44a8a58712ccbf2c51d8&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=D15483B25CA42CBB0D4C1D1E64E22E95)
Alaina and Jillian: Advocating for stronger tobacco policies
![Jakob, outside, wearing a Relay For Life t-shirt.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/an-inspiration-at-relay-for-life-youth/jakobbousesnowy-1-3.jpg?rev=4d86e417165d459199fccb4ec283650b&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=AF247AF15AA710A7AF9D6661B9084279)
An inspiration at Relay For Life Youth
![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
![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
![Jeff with a group of 10 friends and CIBC employees at the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, holding a sign that reads “Thank-U Donors”.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2023/rftc-storyteller-jeff-timmons/jefftimmonsblog2.jpg?rev=5456ded0fb36480286806958449fc563&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=ABA4E3BA01C7290DF9EE03EF5D965B38)
Raising the bar to fundraise for the CIBC Run for the Cure
![Harjeet and her husband.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/harjeet-kaur/harjeet-with-her-hunsband.png?rev=87eb315bd5494351a29840db003bcd8f&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=D53D74651A055AD9C4B9DB41D3B0C2AF)
Harjeet's story: Inspiring others to advocate for their health
![Konstance standing with her family on a pier, 2020 Run for the Cure (virtual).](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/finding-a-better-outlook-and-new-inspiration-at-cibc-run-for-the-cure/runforthecure2020_thumbnail.jpg?rev=ec64fcb65a3c4077ba4f082d96cfa6dc&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=F390DDC3EE2532737E49A6202C8BE864)
CIBC employee finds a greater outlook and new inspiration at CIBC Run for the Cure
![An older man reviewing test results on a tablet with a female doctor.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/6-key-findings-that-reveal-that-impact-of-cancer-in-canada-in-2022/cancerstatsblog-prostatecancer.jpg?rev=7809e83d9de4407e84cd937426e33684&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=906824E4C293C20702EB31D1C5E10436)
6 key findings that reveal the impact of cancer in Canada in 2022
![Collage of the participants of hope](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/5-poh-share-what-motivates-them-to-create-a-brighter-future/poh-blog-thumbnail.png?rev=90431ea520f54a508f2bbbceac26952b&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=5B2653907899E38ADBE7FAAA43A44216)
5 Participants of Hope share why they continue to relay
![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
![Morgan with two other youth canvassing for Relay for Life](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/3-young-canadians-who-are-changing-the-future-of-cancer/aboutus-stories-3inspirationalcdns-morgan.png?rev=4f20c82d49d1451f91b735ba922a671d&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=9606654EA37C4EC1A8694C97DA5B5887)
Meet 3 inspirational young Canadians who are changing the future of cancer!