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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

As evidence continues to emerge on the benefits of exercise for people with cancer, physical activity is becoming increasingly central to cancer treatment and…

Research has shown England compares poorly to other countries when it comes to emergency diagnosis of cancer. But our analysis reveals that Yorkshire fares even…

Tobacco smoking is the leading cause of cancer in Yorkshire. The Government has set a goal for the country to go smokefree by 2030 – but Yorkshire is due to miss…