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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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A person sitting and writing notes at a table as another person stands with their arm around them.
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23 ways to ask for help after a cancer diagnosis
Annie Lemieux, with a shaved head, sitting at home, smiling.
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Surviving advanced uterine cancer
(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
A person holding a child on a beach.
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5 ways to cope with grief
A portrait of Craig Savill with his hands together looking at the camera.
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Craig Savill leaned on the curling community during his cancer experience
Vivian Chu hugging her husband and two children
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Diagnosis to advocacy: Vivian's metastatic breast cancer story
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 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
A patient sitting down and talking to her doctor
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5 research projects improving the cancer experience for young people
Dr Nicole Culos-Reed and her team are posing on an outdoor terrace with trees behind them
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5 research projects helping people with cancer stay active
Cassidy London smiling and holding a daffodil.
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Cassidy's story: Taking back control from cancer
Two people hugging
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10 ways to cope with cancer waiting periods
Maci Millen in a hospital bed.
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Kati and Maci's story: Never alone on a childhood cancer journey
Kim wearing a Santa hat, knelling by her dog.
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Kim and Margarita: Finding joy and encouragement when cancer doesn’t take a holiday
Konstance standing with her family on a pier, 2020 Run for the Cure (virtual).
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CIBC employee finds a greater outlook and new inspiration at CIBC Run for the Cure
Linda and the Pink Days in Bloom volunteers, wearing pink formal attire and hats.
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Pinks Days in Bloom: A Growing Movement
Collage of the participants of hope
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5 Participants of Hope share why they continue to relay
Danielle and her husband looking at her baby.
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Danielle's story: Finding support on CancerConnection.ca after a shocking melanoma diagnosis