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"Early diagnosis saved both of our lives" - Kevin and Lynne Crowley's cancer experiences
Kevin and Lynne Crowley are happily retired in Halifax, thanks to both of their cancers being diagnosed early. The couple, who have been married for nearly 39…

“Coming to Active Together has helped me get ‘me’ back.”
When Lisa Sumpton laces up her trainers on the morning of this year’s London Marathon, she won’t be thinking about achieving a personal best or finishing in a…

“To imagine Yorkshire may one day be free from cancer makes it worthwhile for all of us” - Marjorie’s experience
89-year-old Marjorie Hodgson is the longest-serving Yorkshire Cancer Research volunteer. Since its foundation in 1968, Marjorie has been a member of the Bingley…

More than 1,000 people quit smoking through Leeds hospital service
More than 1,000 hospital patients have now successfully quit smoking thanks to a stop smoking service funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research and delivered by Leeds…

Yorkshire Cancer Research tackles vaping misconceptions on No Smoking Day
As people across the region are urged to quit smoking for good this No Smoking Day (12 March), Yorkshire Cancer Research is highlighting the facts about vaping to…

“Successfully stopping smoking has given me a real boost of self-confidence and opened up a lot of doors” - Rob’s experience
Rob Oakley, a self-employed 35-year-old from Northallerton, had smoked since he was 12. Passionate about musical theatre, he knew quitting would improve his singing…

People in Yorkshire Invited to Raise £100,000 to Mark 100 Years of Life-saving Cancer Research
Yorkshire Cancer Research is inviting people in Yorkshire to get walking in its 100th year and help raise £100,000 for life-saving cancer research.Through its 2025…

Yorkshire Cancer Research celebrates pioneering female cancer researchers on International Women's Day
To mark International Women’s Day, Yorkshire Cancer Research is celebrating the remarkable achievements of five female cancer researchers throughout its 100-year…

"By fundraising for Yorkshire Cancer Research, we hope to give families in Yorkshire more time together” - Wendy and Boyd’s experience
Lifelong partners for 47 years and counting, Wendy and Boyd Midgley have been fundraising for Yorkshire Cancer Research since 2016, raising £41,000 to support…

At-home HPV tests could help screen 104,000 more women for cervical cancer in Yorkshire
At-home human papillomavirus (HPV) tests could help screen 104,000 more women in Yorkshire for cervical cancer, according to analysis by Yorkshire Cancer…

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP recognises 100th anniversary of Yorkshire Cancer Research
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has submitted a motion to Parliament to recognise the importance and impact of Yorkshire Cancer Research in his…
