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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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Shannon standing outside and staring into the distance.
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Shannon’s story: Becoming an advocate after surviving cervical cancer
November 2025
Two people talking to each other while sitting on a couch.
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Changing the stigma around lung cancer
November 2025
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
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
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
Vickie Iachetta, sitting on a park bench, holding up a sign that reads “August 24, 2016 Radiation Finished!!”
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5 facts about the economic impact of cancer in Canada
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
A caregiver holding hand of a sad person and showing kindness.
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4 key findings about palliative care
Amy Clark, sitting on a couch.
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Gender identity and access to care
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
Harjeet and her husband.
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Harjeet's story: Inspiring others to advocate for their health
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10 things that happened in 2021 and the impact on the future of cancer
9 things that happened in 2020
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9 things that happened in 2020

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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.