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Vaping restrictions must not stop us from saving lives
Concerns are growing over a rise in young people experimenting with vaping and the environmental impact of disposable vapes. However, tighter restrictions on vaping…
Bowel cancer screening – it’s time to raise the bar
Bowel screening services in Yorkshire are over-performing when it comes to the number of people checked for early signs of cancer. But the standards that need to be…
Clinical trials explained
Nearly 75,000 people in Yorkshire have taken part in clinical trials funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research.
The charity plays an important role in making sure people…
Smokefree 2030 - will the target be missed?
In this blog post we take a close look at the Government's Smokefree 2030 commitment, and examine how we can take stronger action, not only to help people quit for good but also stop people from taking up smoking in the first place.
Why we need lung cancer screening in Yorkshire
Cancer screening has helped to improve survival rates for breast, bowel, and cervical cancer – and we think it could do the same for lung cancer. In this blog, we…
HPV Explained
Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes almost all cases of cervical cancer. Around 4 in 5 men and women will have HPV at some point in their lives.But our research has…
Research brings hope for prevention and treatment of lung cancer
While it may be Yorkshire’s biggest cause of cancer-related death, the outlook for people with lung cancer is improving, thanks to research. Find out more about the…
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…
The benefits of charity shops: volunteering
It’s a simple fact that the Yorkshire Cancer Research charity shops couldn’t operate without their wonderful volunteers. From sorting donations to giving customers…
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…