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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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Emilie Cerretti and her mother standing in front of a Christmas tree
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Emilie Cerretti appreciates every moment after facing a rare form of cancer
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
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
A person in a hospital gown sitting on an exam table being examined by a doctor
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4 facts about pancreatic cancer in Canada
Doug Berry holding his grandchild on a beach
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Accessing cancer treatment with travel and accommodation support
A person's legs running on a track
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6 facts about bone cancer
Headshot of Dr Groot
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Improving cancer care for Indigenous communities
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