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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.

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Vivian Chu hugging her husband and two children
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Diagnosis to advocacy: Vivian's metastatic breast cancer story
A father sitting in a field with his 3 children
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7 ways to care for yourself after cancer treatment
Two people hugging
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10 ways to cope with cancer waiting periods
A group of people's hands on top of each other
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How advocacy creates an impact in cancer care
A younger person reviewing medications with an older person.
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How to avoid caregiver burnout
A man woman and child hold each other together in a tight hug.
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How going dry makes an impact
Harjeet and her husband.
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Harjeet's story: Inspiring others to advocate for their health
Kim wearing a Santa hat, knelling by her dog.
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Kim and Margarita: Finding joy and encouragement when cancer doesn’t take a holiday
Suzanne Dennis
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Our CancerConnection.ca volunteer moderators share how they coped with isolation after a diagnosis
Danielle and her husband looking at her baby.
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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
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How an online community can help people with cancer cope