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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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Karen White, wearing a Daffodil Month t-shirt and holding a donation box.
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Karen's Daffodil journey: Honouring her family through volunteering
Cassidy London smiling and holding a daffodil
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Cassidy's story: Taking back control from cancer
Ysabel Viau smiling and holding her dog
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Cancer and the workplace
Two people hugging
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10 ways to cope with cancer waiting periods
Elu and Inara, smiling and laughing in a nature park.
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Joy and comfort at Camp Goodtimes
Jakob, outside, wearing a Relay For Life t-shirt.
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An inspiration at Relay For Life Youth
Chantel Mukonoweshuro in front of tall bushes.
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Training next-gen cancer researchers
Paisley looking up at the camera and eating ice cream
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Paisley's childhood cancer story: Healing with joy as a family
Vanessa Percoco, sitting on the steps and smiling
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The hidden costs of cancer
A group of people's hands on top of each other
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How advocacy creates an impact in cancer care
James sitting at the driver's seat of a Wheels of Hope car with the door open.
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A drive to make others happy
A portrait photo of Dr Lee-Hwa Tai
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Developing a new vaccine to treat triple-negative breast cancer
Bonnie Hall looking over her shoulder and smiling
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Finding hope with Dry Feb
Dr Gilles Robichaud, smiling at the camera.
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Fund trailblazing cancer research
A younger person reviewing medications with an older person.
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How to avoid caregiver burnout
Cindy Goguen, holding a coffee mug and laughing in a kitchen.
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Holiday comforts for cancer
Two people holding hands on a hospital bed.
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4 key cancer findings in 2023
A close up of a doctor and patient holding hands
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5 facts about lung cancer