![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
![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
![Charlie standing in a field smiling.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/charlies-story-becoming-a-source-of-support-and-prostate-cancer-awareness/charlie-taylor.jpg?rev=a49f0e0c59f94b57a4490695c7ce0a76&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=6FB80CB076144B59F729790416936F2D)
Charlie's story: Becoming a source of support and prostate cancer awareness
![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
![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
![Linden wearing beach clothes and sitting on a bench with his hands behind his hand.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/a-family-finds-comfort-belonging-and-fun-at-goodtimes-at-home/linden-in-beach-clothes---copy.jpg?rev=bb097a94179d42e7b210e28870a01ae9&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=349909AC4E459D3ECCE61536D84676AC)
A family finds comfort belonging and fun at Goodtimes at Home
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What a breakthrough clinical trial means for the cancer community
![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
![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
![Vincent Latreille debout devant une fenêtre vitrée.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/vincent-latreilles-experience-with-palliative-care/vincent-headshot-him-in-front-of-windowresize.jpg?rev=286f13d62a3a45928ebc24081185ddea&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=CC053E7FAF0B6B0EA3E190CDFD45B94E)
Vincent Latreille's story: His experience with palliative care
![Chantel standing next to her mother, Debra.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/collateral-damage-of-covid-19/chantel-and-her-mom-thumbnail.jpg?rev=654b345c95fb424181d0a30b88e914af&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=0CFE32C2D0505D7C2909999A1F2BCF4C)
Chantel Bourgeois's Story: Collateral damage of COVID-19
![Denise standing in the wig room](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/meet-2-volunteers-who-share-why-they-enjoy-providing-support-and-comfort/denise-nvw-blog.jpg?rev=db31ad8abc8d4afd900ea4294fb2189c&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=03DC1DFFEB44133D2247639367EC2DF1)
How a volunteer provides support and comfort
![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
![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
![Dianne standing outside wearing a Relay for Life shirt and hoodie.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/dianne-daffodil-blog/dianneblog1.png?rev=5d03ddd01e2547dea8b4ceee39fa9d88&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=796DA459692AFD3643472CB094302A1E)
A colorectal cancer survivor helps hope bloom for others affected by cancer