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Driving forward the medicine of exercise: How a partnership between Athens and Sheffield became a family adventure
These are the words of Athens medical doctor Eirini Kyriakoulakou, whose passion to bring the benefits of physical activity to people across the globe became a…

Change NHS consultation response
Yorkshire Cancer Research recently submitted its organisational response to the Change NHS consultation.

Autumn Budget 2024: What does it mean for cancer in Yorkshire?
The new Labour government has delivered its first Budget in 14 years - a historic moment as it was the first ever Budget by a female Chancellor. Promising to “fix…

Bladder cancer – what you need to know
Here’s what everyone in Yorkshire needs to know about bladder cancer.
Cervical Cancer vs Ovarian Cancer
The cervix and ovaries, along with five other organs, make up the female reproductive system. The two can often be confused with each other, but knowing the…

Addressing the cancer workforce shortage
Last month the government published a long-awaited plan to increase the NHS workforce in England. The announcement is a positive step forward as the NHS tackles…
Lynparza to benefit more people with breast cancer in Yorkshire
First developed with funding from Yorkshire Cancer Research, Lynparza is an innovative drug that has been helping to treat cancer for almost a decade. In this blog…

Behind the headlines: cancer care delays
In November 2022, a BBC analysis revealed a sharp rise in long waits for cancer therapy in the past four years.Dr Kathryn Scott, Chief Executive at Yorkshire Cancer…
Time to scan
Join our call for the government to announce a national lung screening programme.
Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in Yorkshire, with 82 people…
Why we need to replace the Two-Week Wait
NHS England has a target that people should wait no more than two weeks for an appointment with a specialist after seeing their GP with symptoms of cancer. But this…
Lynch syndrome: time to get testing
There’s a genetic test that can help people take action to prevent cancer or find it early when it is easier to treat.
The test determines whether a cancer patient…