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There’s a story to be told at every stage of the cancer experience – 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.

Have you benefited from the work we do at the Canadian Cancer Society? Share your story to help demonstrate our impact and inspire others.

Learn more about our storytelling program

Our latest stories

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Assia Meddane holding a bouquet of flowers outdoors at the CIBC Run for the Cure, surrounded by participants.
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“This year, my goal is to run”: Assia’s story of living beyond breast cancer
August 2026
Shannon standing outside and staring into the distance.
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Shannon’s story: Becoming an advocate after surviving cervical cancer
November 2025
Danielle poses with 2 teammates
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The life-saving power of research: Danielle’s story
September 2025
Jimmy Morel stands behind the Relay For Life starting line, surrounded by participants in yellow t-shirts.
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Walking toward a future without cancer
May 2025
BEYRIES standing on a stage holding a guitar and singing into a microphone.
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BEYRIES helps hope bloom in Quebec
April 2025
Mathieu Michaud at his home in Notre-Dame-du-Portage (Quebec).
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Beyond the diagnosis: The financial  impact of cancer
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
Amélie Fahey wearing a headscarf
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Coping with breast cancer with information and support
Alaina and Jillian Dhawan, standing on Parliament Hill.
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Alaina and Jillian: Advocating for stronger tobacco policies
Jakob, outside, wearing a Relay For Life t-shirt.
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An inspiration at Relay For Life Youth
Vanessa Percoco, sitting on the steps and smiling
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The hidden costs of cancer
A group of people's hands on top of each other
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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”.
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Raising the bar to fundraise for the CIBC Run for the Cure
Harjeet and her husband.
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Harjeet's story: Inspiring others to advocate for their health
Konstance standing with her family on a pier, 2020 Run for the Cure (virtual).
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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.
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6 key findings that reveal the impact of cancer in Canada in 2022
Collage of the participants of hope
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5 Participants of Hope share why they continue to relay

Help create a future without cancer

With support from readers like you, we can continue to make a meaningful impact for people affected by cancer.

We are determined to increase survival, stop cancer before it starts, and improve lives. But we can’t do it without you.

If everyone reading this gave just $5, we could achieve our goal this month to fund the most promising research, compassionate support and transformative advocacy. Please give today because every contribution counts. Thank you.