
Our stories
There’s a story to be told at every stage of the cancer experience – 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

Angus' story: Living with male breast cancer
October 2025

Salimeh’s story: Facing breast cancer while pregnant
October 2025

9 prostate cancer myths you shouldn't believe
September 2025

Ron’s story: The importance of prostate health awareness and exercise
September 2025

Increasing colon cancer survival through exercise
June 2025

Improving cancer care for trans and gender diverse communities
June 2025

One year later: Canadian singer, Shawn Hook, shares his cancer recovery story
June 2025

Mother and daughter: A shared cancer diagnosis
May 2025

6 facts about thyroid cancer
April 2025

BEYRIES helps hope bloom in Quebec
April 2025

The future of cancer vaccines
March 2025

Surviving advanced uterine cancer

How global support helped a family through childhood cancer

Emilie Cerretti appreciates every moment after facing a rare form of cancer

From cancer researcher to living with cancer: Marie-Noëlle’s story

Diagnosis to advocacy: Vivian's metastatic breast cancer story

Improving mammography screening for Arabic-speaking refugee women

4 facts about pancreatic cancer in Canada