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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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Dr Eric Turcotte and his team stand in front of a scan machine.
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Revolutionizing breast cancer imaging
October 2025
Angus Pratt sitting at a table underneath trees with his arms crossed.
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Angus' story: Living with male breast cancer
October 2025
Salimeh wearing a headscarf and hospital gown in a hospital bed cradling her newborn son.
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Salimeh’s story: Facing breast cancer while pregnant
October 2025
Erica Howe sitting on a bench in a locker room wearing an October Saves hockey jersey
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Erica Howe: How a hockey hero became a voice for breast cancer awareness
September 2025
Danielle poses with 2 teammates
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The life-saving power of research: Danielle’s story
September 2025
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Breast cancer led a CIBC employee to see life from a new perspective
September 2025
Dr Jennifer Croke smiling and standing in front of a wall with her arms crossed.
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Improving cancer care for trans and gender diverse communities
June 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
Nalini Sharma sitting on a beach shore.
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How a breast cancer survivor helps women advocate for their health
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
Amélie Fahey wearing a headscarf
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Coping with breast cancer with information and support
Vivian Chu hugging her husband and two children
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Diagnosis to advocacy: Vivian's metastatic breast cancer story
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
Dr Busolo standing in front of a whiteboard in a room of people
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Improving mammography screening for Arabic-speaking refugee women
Meredith holding a Canadian flag with another person, sitting on some snow.
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A CIBC employee climbs mountains to change future of breast 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