
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

CIBC employee finds a greater outlook and new inspiration at CIBC Run for the Cure

Owen's story: Cherishing the small moments as a lodge volunteer

A family finds comfort belonging and fun at Goodtimes at Home

What a breakthrough clinical trial means for the cancer community

6 key findings that reveal the impact of cancer in Canada in 2022

Pinks Days in Bloom: A Growing Movement

5 Participants of Hope share why they continue to relay

Danielle's story: Finding support on CancerConnection.ca after a shocking melanoma diagnosis

Vincent Latreille's story: His experience with palliative care

Chantel Bourgeois's Story: Collateral damage of COVID-19

How a volunteer provides support and comfort

7 things to say (and not to say) to someone living with cancer

Our Daffodil Hero: How leukemia research can help more people like Michelle

A colorectal cancer survivor helps hope bloom for others affected by cancer

8 questions about cancer answered

Team rallies together to ditch alcohol and support the cancer cause

Mark’s story: How the support of a quit coach helped him successfully stop smoking!

10 things that happened in 2021 and the impact on the future of cancer