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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.

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Angus Pratt sitting at a table underneath trees with his arms crossed.
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Angus' story: Living with male breast cancer
October 2025
Salimeh wearing a headscarf and hospital gown in a hospital bed cradling her newborn son.
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Salimeh’s story: Facing breast cancer while pregnant
October 2025
Ron Luciuk smiling and squatting on the snow surrounded by mountains.
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Ron’s story: The importance of prostate health awareness and exercise
September 2025
Shawn Hook posing on carpet in front of a wall that says 'Mercy for Animals.'
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One year later: Canadian singer, Shawn Hook, shares his cancer recovery story
June 2025
A person touching the sides of their neck.
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6 facts about thyroid cancer
April 2025
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
Marie-Noëlle Séguin Grignon sitting on a couch
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From cancer researcher to living with cancer: Marie-Noëlle’s story
Vivian Chu hugging her husband and two children
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Diagnosis to advocacy: Vivian's metastatic breast cancer story
A person's legs running on a track
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6 facts about bone cancer
Shawn looking at the camera wearing a daffodil pin on his shirt
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Canadian singer, Shawn Hook, shares his cancer story
Cassidy London smiling and holding a daffodil.
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Cassidy's story: Taking back control from cancer
Ysabel Viau smiling and holding her dog
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Cancer and the workplace
A group of people's hands on top of each other
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How advocacy creates an impact in cancer care
Dr Rebecca Auer
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Dr Rebecca Auer: Creating a stronger immune system after surgery
Michelle and her husband.
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Our Daffodil Hero: How leukemia research can help more people like Michelle
Coral hugging her adult daughter, while they’re both wearing pink face masks.
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“You can do this.” – Facing breast cancer with positivity and hope
A man in a running outfit standing outside beside a truck.
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Running 1000 kilometres for cancer research
Sara and her daughter
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Sara’s story: Facing cancer treatment during the holidays