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
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
From your heart to hers: 4 great gifts for Mother’s Day
Cops for Cancer: The humble beginning of an incredible movement
Community is bigger than cancer: finding hope at Relay For Life
10 tips to help you cope with cancer – from Canadians affected by cancer
A two-time breast cancer survivor navigates treatment during COVID-19
How youth take action to change the future of cancer
9 things that happened in 2020
Spotlight on two Cancer Information Specialists: Sandra and Shigufa
A childhood cancer survivor shares her story