![A photo of a mom sitting on a sofa with her daughter and young son.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/about-stories-hero.jpg?rev=f044fd649556407485acd2a7a7c529f0&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=575&ch=425&hash=0CF94B121F4E71F40EF9660BBF912E6B)
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
![Woman getting a breast screening from a female doctor.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/6-key-findings-that-reveal-that-impact-of-cancer-in-canada-in-2022/cancerstatsblog-mammogram.png?rev=5719eff5d8c746c2b11411123e5f2f83&cx=0.53&cy=0.53&cw=543&ch=623&hash=7415BED169A7B4D8EADA156DE9CF32FA)
6 key findings that reveal the impact of cancer in Canada in 2024
![Cassidy London smiling and holding a daffodil](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/taking-back-control-from-cancer/cassidy-london-retargeting.jpeg?rev=34b54ac340734bd0826b02b8ea76e8ef&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=F810955805B34DA50043DB2124DE8DAA)
Cassidy's story: Taking back control from cancer
![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 portrait photo of Dr Lee-Hwa Tai](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/dr-tai---photo-2.jpg?rev=cc40e7639d9d4e48af454c2088707e7f&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=FBE4D71FC5C879315A89DE2C52D71EAA)
Developing a new vaccine to treat triple-negative breast cancer
![Dr Gilles Robichaud, smiling at the camera.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2023/fund-trailblazing-cancer-research/220224-gilles-robichaud-laboratoire.jpg?rev=ab385dd773184a6cb814c596a4919d56&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=0981FB10985241930212B8F18C83E9AF)
Fund trailblazing cancer research
![Cindy Goguen, holding a coffee mug and laughing in a kitchen.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2023/holiday-comforts-for-cancer/cindyholidayblogthumbnail.jpg?rev=165f336a3c8d4eebb235d2fabb5b7c12&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=96BC81A525A0C1AF8D53513D4B70EA1E)
Holiday comforts for cancer
![Two people holding hands on a hospital bed.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2023/4-key-findings/national-cancer-institute-bxxgtqew1m4-unsplash-(1).jpg?rev=8ae7f412322248758d68e0a4db6e2688&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=E98C4D445AF531FB6BB20229A506FB34)
4 key cancer findings in 2023
![Nathalie Breton sitting on a windowsill.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2023/finding-support-and-community/nathalie_cropped.jpg?rev=07781ff9872448c7b1695ea5ff547f60&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=741BFA0C8320FB1FDD2A427FC5FCB6B1)
Finding support and community
![Christina Addison](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2023/new-breast-cancer-research/christinaaddison.jpg?rev=4e4742e4cded42408a0218a77ec7bd6a&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=FEA2A5EFF2C93B3661DA112006A37FAD)
New research to detect breast cancer
![Jeff with a group of 10 friends and CIBC employees at the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, holding a sign that reads “Thank-U Donors”.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2023/rftc-storyteller-jeff-timmons/jefftimmonsblog2.jpg?rev=5456ded0fb36480286806958449fc563&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=ABA4E3BA01C7290DF9EE03EF5D965B38)
Raising the bar to fundraise for the CIBC Run for the Cure
![Evelyne Sauvé](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2023/showing-the-real-impact-of-breast-cancer-research/evelynesauvphoto1.png?rev=617f1d30ab454702a547d29999232ce4&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=4603D051F8337BF5632B864AE17C2BEA)
Evelyne's story: Showing the real impact of breast cancer research
![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
![Dr Andrea Covelli headshot](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/research-team-will-address-cancer-care-inequalities-that-affect-black-women/andrea-covelli-headshot-thumbnail.jpg?rev=06b54e01fcf64e099516bc5d3dadb234&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=72FD6C12A85534BB5608C754C81A6212)
Research team will address cancer care inequalities that affect Black women
![Dr Morag Park](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/dr-morag-park-30-years-of-advancing-breast-cancer-research-and-creating-hope/drmoragpark.jpg?rev=3bc756ef6e7546f59d0852d68653cafb&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=60C311BA46907F3CA65A41AC080FB26E)
Dr Morag Park: 30 years of advancing breast cancer research and creating hope
![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
![Coral and her daughter hugging and they are wearing pink CIBC Run for the Cure t-shirts](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/for-coral-the-cibc-run-for-the-cure-is-an-experience-like-no-other/cibc-rftc-motherdaughterteam2022thumb.jpg?rev=6716fe19cde04f1fb6de8beebe4b4662&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=313202768762E73C4DBD52981156F20B)
For Coral the CIBC Run for the Cure is an experience like no other
![Konstance standing with her family on a pier, 2020 Run for the Cure (virtual).](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/finding-a-better-outlook-and-new-inspiration-at-cibc-run-for-the-cure/runforthecure2020_thumbnail.jpg?rev=ec64fcb65a3c4077ba4f082d96cfa6dc&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=F390DDC3EE2532737E49A6202C8BE864)
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.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/6-key-findings-that-reveal-that-impact-of-cancer-in-canada-in-2022/cancerstatsblog-prostatecancer.jpg?rev=7809e83d9de4407e84cd937426e33684&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=906824E4C293C20702EB31D1C5E10436)
6 key findings that reveal the impact of cancer in Canada in 2022