Testimonials

Let yourself be inspired by the stories of people who have received essential support from the Foundation: Quebecers with cancer, caregivers, volunteers, donors, etc. Find answers to your questions and ideas for your journey to wellness. You are not alone.

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Suzan C.’s story: the stress of rising medical bills

Cancer not only brings pain, but also the stress of rising medical bills.
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Édith D.'s story: a financial assistance that adapts to people with the disease

“I’m grateful to have the opportunity to bring a breath of fresh, hope-bearing air to those buffeted by cancer’s whimsies daily.”
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Martine Filoni's story: the workshops benefits

“This winter, I very much enjoyed attending some of the workshops offered by the Quebec Cancer Foundation (QCF) such as Qi Gong, Yoga, Laughter is Health, and Visualization.”
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Stephan Lavoie’s story: impeccable services near the treatment sites

“Nowhere have I found anything to compare with the human contact I received at the Foundation.”
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Jocelyne Cliche's story: resuming an active life

“Immediately after being diagnosed, I was already asking members of the healthcare team when I would be able to resume working.”
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Marie-Pierre D’Amours' story: the gift of a 56th birthday

“The services offered by the Quebec Cancer Foundation are a jewel that is too little known, even now. For me, there is a noticeable difference between my life before the Foundation and my life after the Foundation.”
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Annie L.'s story : breaking down isolation

“Art therapy was of great help in releasing my emotions and anguish I was experiencing on a daily basis. Also, ussi, Through the recommended readings of their documentalist, I was also greatly reassured by the stories of other people living with cancer."
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Andréanne Gouin’s story: feeling less alone and developing new friendships

“I was able to give free rein to my emotions through art - my favourite means of expression - and bonded anew with my own creative nature despite the ordeal I was facing!”
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Dorothée Njuidje Kom’s story: cancer patient and caregiver at the same time

“Because my family lived so far away, I had to fully assume two simultaneous roles: cancer patient and my own caregiver.”​
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Francine Legault’s story: devastated by her son’s cancer diagnosis

“Everyone I was lucky enough to speak with at the Foundation held their hand out and helped me stand tall during this entire ordeal.”
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Martine Morin’s story: an involvement in the telephone peer matching service after cancer

"Having cancer has taught me how to live better.”
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Lucie Gaudreault’s story: helping while traveling

“We all had one thing in common, a shared desire to give, and yes, to travel.”