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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
![A father sitting in a field with his 3 children](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/7-ways-to-care-for-yourself-after-cancer-treatment/thumbnail---7-ways-to-care-for-yourself.jpg?rev=357fd66530694e74ba5776c965dfbd04&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=99FA260AE9D4E687FA542BCCDD629B41)
7 ways to care for yourself after cancer treatment
![Two people hugging](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/coping-with-waiting-periods/thumbnail.jpg?rev=62ec194e1e1f4d7dbc348d0cebfc4a20&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=91909C2B2DAE8D37043C5AD00E989ED5)
10 ways to cope with cancer waiting periods
![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
![A younger person reviewing medications with an older person.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2023/how-to-avoid-caregiver-burnout/caregiver-blog-thumbnail.jpg?rev=2aff68742b074ff3984ac4bc40b2228f&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=E69045E7CC22FC97669FA402916DB185)
How to avoid caregiver burnout
![A man woman and child hold each other together in a tight hug.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2023/david.png?rev=cc98d90b1cd24eaca124b347ac7f7f17&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=9FECA4E69C1CF271D181A2209BD1A8C4)
How going dry makes an impact
![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
![Kim wearing a Santa hat, knelling by her dog.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/receiving-support-during-the-holidays/kimholidayblog.jpg?rev=88bb29acf4674b958456eae0cfcbc53c&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=AEAB96698EC14E43771712A2259F06EA)
Kim and Margarita: Finding joy and encouragement when cancer doesn’t take a holiday
![Suzanne Dennis](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/volunteer-moderators-discuss-isolation/supersu-headshot.png?rev=551ad4a4d6c64e6fb2c6bbae93da391c&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=A68E847D7C6EA030B5518EA4B62C0409)
Our CancerConnection.ca volunteer moderators share how they coped with isolation after a diagnosis
![Danielle and her husband looking at her baby.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/melanoma-cancer-blog/danielle-with-husband-and-son.jpg?rev=e9a15c763fe547b68ff91144f1df08d0&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=40179F9364626F38DCDAE7F13B24A6AE)
Danielle's story: Finding support on CancerConnection.ca after a shocking melanoma diagnosis
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Holiday coping tips from Canadians affected by cancer
![Wes](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/how-an-online-community-can-help-people-with-cancer-cope/about-stories-how-an-online-community-can-help.png?rev=43c408e02e65445788be997ff0f26e1e&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=200DEEEDE6A343BCA70279581FD7AFD2)
How an online community can help people with cancer cope