Our stories
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.
Our latest stories
Life on the road with Wheels of Hope
How hockey impacted this coach when he faced a cancer diagnosis
How research helped change the odds for this childhood cancer survivor
How colorectal cancer screening could make a life-saving difference
How an online community can help people with cancer cope
10 ways to reduce your cancer risk
How a phone call provided hope to this couple faced with cancer
Every rider has a reason to join Tour
Cancer research advancements provided hope to this dad
Aeson and the impact of cancer research
A place to call home while facing cancer
A woman shares the challenges of navigating cancer during COVID-19
How 3 innovative breast cancer research projects are paving the way for new treatments
Hockey teams rally together to make an impact for Canadians with cancer
Hockey fan Mei-Lin Yee faces off against her diagnosis
6 reasons to go dry this February!
A blood cancer survivor shares how precision medicine is saving lives like his
“I didn’t want to live in fear” – A Canadian shares her story of getting a double mastectomy at 24