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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
![A couple sitting at a table looking at a laptop.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/8-questions-about-cancer-answered/8-questions-about-cancer-answered-thumbnail.jpg?rev=f72e23a9492b4e0c952ab19237e1b1d9&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=C0394F312BBB24A06E8CE7ECAB793983)
8 questions about cancer answered
![Doug surrounded by trees,](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/team-rallies-together-to-ditch-alcohol-and-support-the-cancer-cause/2022-dryfeb-doug-thumbnail.jpg?rev=0e1876fee11549ed904b617d5111fc4a&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=E6887286BBE3DD0FAF5B223B59B09DEA)
Team rallies together to ditch alcohol and support the cancer cause
![Mark in his kitchen, smiling at the camera.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/how-a-quit-coach-can-help-people-successfully-stop-smoking/2022-mark-quinn-blog-thumbnail.png?rev=4b6c4b07794848979ca63d838655e95a&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=5FCD192387B6B3E1D48C467B40C2B672)
Mark’s story: How the support of a quit coach helped him successfully stop smoking!
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10 things that happened in 2021 and the impact on the future of cancer
![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
![Maja surrounded by a group of people at a past Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure event.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2021/to-give-at-least-one-person-hope-in-the-face-of-breast-cancer/2021--to-give-at-least-one-person-hope-in-the-face-of-breast-cancer-blog-740x780.png?rev=7be55994ad614c37b69bbaef04b8c146&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=7E7353506DD114A3CD07F42360232DD9)
To give at least one person hope in the face of breast cancer: Maja's story
![Three siblings sitting in a row hugging each other and smiling.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2021/15-heartwarming-photos-of-kids-affected-by-cancer-at-camp/2021-camp-goodtimes-photo-blog-740x780.jpg?rev=cad29f5d8a93447aaa61910b0ee711d9&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=234B96A4F31528CFE40D17A6F7FB6AFE)
15 heartwarming photos of kids affected by cancer at camp
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Running 1000 kilometres for cancer research
![A man talking on the phone while looking out the window.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2021/tips-to-help-a-friend-quit-smoking/2021-tips-to-help-friend-quit-smoking-blog1.png?rev=58a95d76f91f422e97972f092ec63e9b&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=55E506324F3D8790639F8A964E67FAD2)
Tips to help a friend quit smoking
![A grandmother hugging her granddaughter.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2021/9-reasons-to-go-dry-this-february/2021-reasons-to-go-dry-image1.png?rev=1d80175410114d60b1973e982fe4025d&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=63284884A0C7B23C00A0DD4EE5DF75A0)
9 reasons to go dry this February
![Dr Van Houten outdoor in the winter smiling.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2021/dont-give-up-new-innovative-cancer-research-inspires-hope/2021-spark-grants-blog-vanhouten.png?rev=7ab0ace4fae34e6e89ecea5599446697&cx=0.51&cy=0.46&cw=543&ch=623&hash=73FAE3AF82B1792205CEC0B592DE7DBA)
“Don’t give up” – New innovative cancer research inspires hope
![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
![Two female scientists smiling.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2021/meet-2-scientists-advancing-diversity-and-inclusion-in-cancer-research/inclusive-excellence-prize-740x780.png?rev=291eac804a104c0e843d3d6e854c3c34&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=D66EB82912F3CB27B7FE3BCB344169FD)
Meet 2 scientists advancing diversity and inclusion in cancer research
![A young woman breaks a cigarette in half](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2021/5-tips-to-help-people-quit-smoking-tobacco/2021-5-tips-to-help-people-quit-smoking-tobacco-image1.png?rev=f26731aace8248a8bba2f55d4e80d4a0&cx=0.67&cy=0.39&cw=543&ch=623&hash=7F104FD54281DE8A70C51B80EFADE77C)
5 tips to help people quit smoking tobacco
![Bretta Maloff - Board Member](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/our-people/our-board/board-members-bretta-maloff.jpg?rev=36290616033d4fefa8a914da5a53b716&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=F18C270C5385F07B193E64D700D9635B)
May is leave a legacy month
![A smiling man sitting on a sofa holding a coffee cup in his hands.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2021/sylvain-cancer-journey/thumbnail-sylvain-poissant.jpg?rev=7e4b52fc97a948a9b00ec8d99b542fc8&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=238A456DC273C7501B56AF0D914A6155)
Living life to the fullest: Sylvain’s cancer journey
![Bonnie and her husband Ben smiling](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2021/finding-hope-and-support-on-the-cancer-journey/thumbnail.png?rev=8b26e806b05b4855bef5618e41ebb12d&cx=0.53&cy=0.48&cw=543&ch=623&hash=838266B5B47FC4A5268CD0F677E03C31)
How a breast cancer survivor found hope and support on her cancer journey
![Dr. Shawn Li stands with his arms crossed in a hallway](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/research-into-hard-to-treat-breast-cancer/research-into-hard-to-treat-breast-cancer-shawn-li.jpg?rev=8c65bdbc0b12462daedac594f156d70e&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=71577BC5773C987A6BA1397335716339)
Research into hard-to-treat breast cancer could lead to better treatment