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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.

Have you benefited from the work we do at the Canadian Cancer Society? Share your story to help demonstrate our impact and inspire others.

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Our latest stories

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Bonnie is sitting in a chair in the hospital holding a sheet of paper titled “Chemotherapy Graduation Certificate”. She is wearing a mask and holding a bell in her other hand. There is a bouquet of flowers next to her.
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Bonnie’s story: Raising radon awareness after a shock lung cancer diagnosis
July 2026
Stuart and Elaine stand in their living room. They have their arms around one another and smile.
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Stuart’s story: Leaving a legacy of hope
May 2026
Nick and Tanja are wearing rain coats and standing in front of a rock climbing wall.  
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In memory of Nick: Facing testicular cancer at 17
April 2026
Shannon standing outside and staring into the distance.
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Shannon’s story: Becoming an advocate after surviving cervical cancer
November 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
Ron Luciuk smiling and squatting on the snow surrounded by mountains.
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Ron’s story: The importance of prostate health awareness and exercise
September 2025
Shawn Hook posing on carpet in front of a wall that says 'Mercy for Animals.'
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One year later: Canadian singer, Shawn Hook, shares his cancer recovery story
June 2025
A person touching the sides of their neck.
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6 facts about thyroid cancer
April 2025
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
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
A person's legs running on a track
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6 facts about bone cancer
Shawn looking at the camera wearing a daffodil pin on his shirt
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Canadian singer, Shawn Hook, shares his cancer story
Cassidy London smiling and holding a daffodil.
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Cassidy's story: Taking back control from cancer
Ysabel Viau smiling and holding her dog
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Cancer and the workplace
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

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We are determined to increase survival, stop cancer before it starts, and improve lives. But we can’t do it without you.

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