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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
![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
![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 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
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Joan's story: Going dry to honour a memory
![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
![Owen and another volunteer, holding up a book in the lodge library.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/owens-story-cherishing-the-small-moments-as-a-lodge-volunteer/owen-at-lodge-library_resize.png?rev=c8fbb58b65f24c8fab48ef5b4cfc0c8f&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=C74698803596050776F11B87BB0E6E53)
Owen's story: Cherishing the small moments as a lodge volunteer
![Woman with short grey hair taking to younger woman.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/7-things-to-say-to-someone-living-with-cancer/what-to-say-story-1200x628-gettyimages-957884398.jpg?rev=a817677f4939473da8cdb7763d9208e5&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=EF32A19C890811855053109B91920CEE)
7 things to say (and not to say) to someone living with cancer
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5 ways to support a friend with cancer