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
May is leave a legacy month
May 3, 2021
Life on the road with Wheels of Hope
A blood cancer survivor shares how precision medicine is saving lives like his
How 3 innovative breast cancer research projects are paving the way for new treatments
Cancer research advancements provided hope to this dad
6 reasons to go dry this February!
Research into hard-to-treat breast cancer could lead to better treatment
Passion for the cause drives success
Meet Sophie, an Inuit woman sharing her cancer journey
Hockey fan Mei-Lin Yee faces off against her diagnosis
Prevention: a key strategy for tackling cancer
A mother discusses life before and after childhood cancer
Tyler’s story: How a genetic test for stomach cancer changed this father’s life
Inspiring teen girl raises thousands for the CIBC Run for the Cure
Spotlight on cancer research: Shining a light on our grant winners at work
Meet 3 inspirational young Canadians who are changing the future of cancer!
How colorectal cancer screening could make a life-saving difference
5 facts you didn't know about radon