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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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Mathieu Michaud at his home in Notre-Dame-du-Portage (Quebec).
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Beyond the diagnosis: The financial  impact of 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
Corinne, having her hair partly shaved and coloured at a hair salon. The hairdresser acting excited.
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How Corinne approached hair loss with a new attitude
Kathy, pushing her son on a swing.
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Going dry for loved ones
Vickie Iachetta, sitting on a park bench, holding up a sign that reads “August 24, 2016 Radiation Finished!!”
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5 facts about the economic impact of cancer in Canada
Marie-Noëlle Séguin Grignon sitting on a couch
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From cancer researcher to living with cancer: Marie-Noëlle’s story
Vivian Chu hugging her husband and two children
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Diagnosis to advocacy: Vivian's metastatic breast cancer story
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
Person talking on the phone and smiling, while looking at her laptop.
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6 Cancer Information Helpline FAQs
Amy Clark, sitting on a couch.
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Gender identity and access to care
Shawn looking at the camera wearing a daffodil pin on his shirt
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Canadian singer, Shawn Hook, shares his cancer story
Ysabel Viau smiling and holding her dog
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Cancer and the workplace
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
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
A group of people's hands on top of each other
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How advocacy creates an impact in cancer care
Dr Rebecca Auer
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Dr Rebecca Auer: Creating a stronger immune system after surgery
Maci Millen in a hospital bed.
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Kati and Maci's story: Never alone on a childhood cancer journey