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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
![Woman getting a breast screening from 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-mammogram.png?rev=5719eff5d8c746c2b11411123e5f2f83&cx=0.53&cy=0.53&cw=543&ch=623&hash=7415BED169A7B4D8EADA156DE9CF32FA)
6 key findings that reveal the impact of cancer in Canada in 2024
![A close up of a doctor and patient holding hands](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/5-facts-about-lung-cancer-in-canada/2020-lung-cancer-stat-blog_news-from-doctor.png?rev=643cee3b18af42f88b99c18bf4f1ea4c&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=6F6A957FC000477D936098E06F1D8BE7)
5 facts about lung cancer
![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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Prevention: a key strategy for tackling cancer
![A friend’s hand on top of another friend’s hand](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/meet-2-women-advocating-for-the-health/about-stories-advocacy-blog-hands-clasped-together.jpg?rev=55157af5c3fd4cecb3e13d2a391c6a6d&cx=0.31&cy=0.37&cw=543&ch=623&hash=6A784846B6EBC0ACC00579CFFE5AE410)
Meet 2 women advocating for the health of Canadians
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10 ways to reduce your cancer risk