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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

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Dr Eric Turcotte and his team stand in front of a scan machine.
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Revolutionizing breast cancer imaging
October 2025
Dr Cynthia Menard, CCS-funded researcher
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Saving lives with an innovative imaging technique 
September 2025
Dr Melanie Keats, CCS-funded researcher
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Improving quality of life for people with brain cancer
July 2025
Dr Francois-Michel Boisvert, CCS-funded researcher.
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Revolutionizing bladder cancer detection
May 2025
Jimmy Morel stands behind the Relay For Life starting line, surrounded by participants in yellow t-shirts.
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Walking toward a future without cancer
May 2025
Two people wearing hard hats and reading a piece of paper.
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Preventing cancer in the workplace
May 2025
A headshot of researcher Dr Julia Burnier, who is wearing a McGill University lab coat.
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Customizing cancer care
April 2025
BEYRIES standing on a stage holding a guitar and singing into a microphone.
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BEYRIES helps hope bloom in Quebec
April 2025
Dr Claude Perreault smiling at the camera with his hands behind his back, wearing a lab coat and a daffodil pin.
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The future of cancer vaccines
March 2025
Sophie Lebel, a researcher wearing a black jacket, is standing in a corridor.
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Tackling the fear that cancer will come back
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5 projects with the potential to revolutionize cancer research
A woman in sportswear raising her arms in celebration
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Hear the 5 milestones reached in breast cancer research through those it affected most
Natalie Lipschultz, carrying her daughter, stands next to her husband in a park.
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Improving quality of life for people with advanced cancer
Dr Sylvain Martel and Micheal Gareau, Founding President at Starpax Biopharma, standing next to the PolarTrak equipment.
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An innovative cancer treatment for solid tumours
Dr John Lewis
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Breakthrough test provides clarity for prostate cancer diagnosis
Dr Alexander Wyatt in his laboratory wearing a lab coat and smiling at the camera
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Finding the right treatment for advanced prostate cancer
Dr April Khademi sitting at a desk with a laptop and a large monitor showing cells
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Advancing cancer diagnosis with AI-powered medical imaging tool
A patient sitting down and talking to her doctor
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5 research projects improving the cancer experience for young people