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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.

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Vivian Chu hugging her husband and two children
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Diagnosis to advocacy: Vivian's metastatic breast cancer story
Dr Aisha Lofters smiling with her arms crossed.
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Improving prostate cancer care equity for Black men
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Hear the 5 milestones reached in breast cancer research through those it affected most
Natalie Lipschultz, carrying her daughter, stands next to her husband in a park.
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Improving quality of life for people with advanced cancer
Dr Sylvain Martel and Micheal Gareau, Founding President at Starpax Biopharma, standing next to the PolarTrak equipment.
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An innovative cancer treatment for solid tumours
Dr Busolo standing in front of a whiteboard in a room of people
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Improving mammography screening for Arabic-speaking refugee women
Dr John Lewis
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Breakthrough test provides clarity for prostate cancer diagnosis
Meredith holding a Canadian flag with another person, sitting on some snow.
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A CIBC employee climbs mountains to change future of breast cancer
Dr Alexander Wyatt in his laboratory wearing a lab coat and smiling at the camera
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Finding the right treatment for advanced prostate cancer
Sébastien in front of a whiteboard in his science classroom
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Prostate cancer: Thriving after seven years of treatments
A caregiver holding hand of a sad person and showing kindness.
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4 key findings about palliative care
Jerry Howarth standing between his two sons.
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Jerry Howarth's prostate cancer story
Dr April Khademi sitting at a desk with a laptop and a large monitor showing cells
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Advancing cancer diagnosis with AI-powered medical imaging tool
A person in a hospital gown sitting on an exam table being examined by a doctor
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4 facts about pancreatic cancer in Canada
Doug Berry holding his grandchild on a beach
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Accessing cancer treatment with travel and accommodation support
A patient sitting down and talking to her doctor
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5 research projects improving the cancer experience for young people
Wendy Garner at a CIBC Run for the Cure event
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I have felt the impact of the CIBC Run for the Cure 
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6 Cancer Information Helpline FAQs