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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.

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A person touching the sides of their neck.
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6 facts about thyroid cancer
April 2025
Annie Lemieux, with a shaved head, sitting at home, smiling.
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Surviving advanced uterine cancer
Amory as a little boy sitting on Rochana’s lap.
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Amory and Rochana's story: 20 years after childhood cancer
A person’s pants pocket turned inside out and their hand holding coins.
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This is what the financial burden of cancer can look like
(From left to right): Juanita, Leonard and Hailey Rodenhiser smiling at the camera wearing shirts that say 'Hope for Hailey'
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How global support helped a family through childhood cancer
Vivian Chu hugging her husband and two children
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Diagnosis to advocacy: Vivian's metastatic breast cancer story
A person in a hospital gown sitting on an exam table being examined by a doctor
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4 facts about pancreatic cancer in Canada
A person's legs running on a track
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6 facts about bone cancer
Maci Millen in a hospital bed.
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Kati and Maci's story: Never alone on a childhood cancer journey