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A Leeds woman is urging people to take part in bowel screening after recent analysis by Yorkshire Cancer Research shows a quarter of eligible people in Yorkshire do…

Liz Liversedge, 67, visited Parliament on No Smoking Day to share her experience of quitting smoking through the Yorkshire Stop Smoking Study, funded by Yorkshire…

When Gary Lovelace found out that he had incurable cancer, he got together with an old school friend who is a war reporter in Ukraine and together they have raised…

For Shiela Umpleby, the festive season is an opportunity to spend quality time with loved ones, and since she was diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago,…

“So many people have been stars during my cancer experience”, said Neil Garner, 69. “From my family and friends to the brilliant staff at the NHS and the fellow patients I met on the ward who helped me keep a positive attitude.

“In life, our daughter Kristina was like a bright star. She was such a giving person, in her acts, in what she said to people. She always saw the good.
“Dedicating…

When David Taylor was diagnosed with cancer, there was no doubt in his mind that he’d continue to stay active throughout his treatment.The 61-year-old had always…

Every Wednesday, Jenny Scowcroft can be found at Yorkshire Cancer Research’s shop in Skipton. She has volunteered at the shop since it opened earlier this year, and…

Paula Grainger, 79, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2019, and has since been “giving something back” by selling her artwork at community events.

A Rotherham woman who shaved her head after her mother was diagnosed with cancer for a second time has raised £3500 for Yorkshire Cancer Research. Bethany Wilkins…

Lee Hammond, 46, has taken on the Yorkshire Three Peaks, an ultramarathon, and the ‘Yorkshire Warrior’ assault course, and plans to continue his fundraising in memory of Kellie Simmons, who passed away from cancer in 2021.

“By getting more people to attend their screening appointments, we can detect cancer earlier, help more people survive cancer, and even prevent people getting…