![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
![Shawn looking at the camera wearing a daffodil pin on his shirt](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/shawn-hook/shawn-thumbnail.jpg?rev=2a6a9ebff41e4b11a61679a05b049588&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=1ED4638B7B0EBEB42A75ECAFA7911B7D)
Canadian singer, Shawn Hook, shares his cancer story
![Ysabel Viau smiling and holding her dog](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/cancer-and-the-workplace/ysabel-photo.jpg?rev=ea37b474e71a4f26a56a64df28bc7cb1&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=F43E84F4708DD8FA5B1951E1E3B111E7)
Cancer and the workplace
![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
![Dr Rebecca Auer](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2023/creating-a-stronger-immune-system-after-surgery/auer-copped-full-shot.jpg?rev=1c3910e0b4444004b7b3dd54741fb161&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=04C87974F1C6E245C6E551D05095778F)
Dr Rebecca Auer: Creating a stronger immune system after surgery
![Michelle and her husband.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/daffodil-hero-michelle-blog/michelle-daffodil-hero-2022-1.jpg?rev=3270580f8c2443d8ba3d436c8bc08993&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=6A02A029668D17732D12BE24F7C0AD00)
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.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2021/facing-breast-cancer-with-positivity-and-hope/2021-coral-run-blog-thumbnail.png?rev=bbbe685985db4f58854c445bfad40ba4&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=63233428F77B3ED78A267E347DB7D7D3)
“You can do this.” – Facing breast cancer with positivity and hope
![A man in a running outfit standing outside beside a truck.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2021/running-1000-kilometers-for-cancer-research/2021-patrice-740x780.png?rev=761b252c762c47038e097d7d4791fe72&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=FEFD08988D444ECA79858E9480A4C02E)
Running 1000 kilometres for cancer research
![Sara and her daughter](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/facing-cancer-treatment-during-the-holidays/2020-sara-oates-blog-500x333.png?rev=e44c52bfe30b47769825a5d9a7cf76dd&cx=0.44&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=FF79430C1C8312C78DAFEEA725132E44)
Sara’s story: Facing cancer treatment during the holidays