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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
![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
![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
![Maci Millen in a hospital bed.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2023/kati-and-maci/maci_blog.jpg?rev=4ec0e75300814dcdbedb6a20936568d6&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=6231EBECE59C4D15478A054137AE9119)
Kati and Maci's story: Never alone on a childhood cancer journey
![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
![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
![Linda and the Pink Days in Bloom volunteers, wearing pink formal attire and hats.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/pink-days-in-bloom-a-growing-movement/linda-ryan-2.jpeg?rev=fade18bc58ab44d183b2d1a12487f1d4&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=19D0CC99B74E5E63B67F609C92BF54F2)
Pinks Days in Bloom: A Growing Movement
![Collage of the participants of hope](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/5-poh-share-what-motivates-them-to-create-a-brighter-future/poh-blog-thumbnail.png?rev=90431ea520f54a508f2bbbceac26952b&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=5B2653907899E38ADBE7FAAA43A44216)
5 Participants of Hope share why they continue to relay
![Danielle and her husband looking at her baby.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/melanoma-cancer-blog/danielle-with-husband-and-son.jpg?rev=e9a15c763fe547b68ff91144f1df08d0&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=40179F9364626F38DCDAE7F13B24A6AE)
Danielle's story: Finding support on CancerConnection.ca after a shocking melanoma diagnosis
![Linda sitting in a chair.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2021/after-losing-3-sisters-to-cancer-how-one-woman-honours-their-memory-at-relay-for-life/2021-linda-relay-thumbnail.png?rev=2b0f0c12935c4339b9fd1ec493e7e0b9&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=7C3250C06139DB7FA2638605D9D1F57B)
After losing 3 sisters to cancer, how one woman honours their memory at Relay For Life
![A close up of people holding hands in winter](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/holiday-coping-tips-from-canadians-affected-by-cancer/2020-holidaycopingtipsblog.png?rev=9c5a0a3b34424e32aa79876d0c98c82b&cx=0.51&cy=0.43&cw=543&ch=623&hash=2779E3E4F98DD397FD2FB19C2474E561)
Holiday coping tips from Canadians affected by cancer
![Kathy sitting on a couch with her family](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/to-be-happier-healthier-stronger-in-the-face-of-cancer/about-us-stories-2020-kathy-holiday-blog-image2.png?rev=7f9530f9f06b46519039c37441f0c1dd&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=7110BAF55B3044274C8450C14F03283F)
Kathy’s story: To be happier, healthier and stronger in the face of cancer
![A grandmother, daughter, and granddaughter hugging in a park.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/6-questions-about-breast-cancer-answered/metastaticbreastcancer.png?rev=301f06c70b2e4fda9733159b74e31951&cx=0.57&cy=0.66&cw=543&ch=623&hash=DF36B301E2FDD27FD552F5D88F80E93F)
6 of your questions about breast cancer answered
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10 tips to help you cope with cancer – from Canadians affected by cancer