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National stop smoking campaigns are a “missed opportunity” to direct people to more effective local support services, according to Yorkshire Cancer Research.
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Yorkshire Cancer Research is seriously concerned about the potentially detrimental impact a tax on vapes could have on people with low or no incomes who want to give up smoking.

The future of cancer research in Yorkshire has received a significant boost following a commitment of £8.9 million in new funding.Yorkshire Cancer Research and the…

Leeds GP Confederation’s Cancer Screening & Awareness Programme, funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research, aims to tackle health inequalities across the region by…

A Halifax road has been dubbed ‘Quitters Street’ by stop smoking specialists after a group of neighbours joined forces to give up tobacco for good.
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Just one in 20 people living with cancer in Yorkshire have taken part in a specialised exercise programme, according to a new survey by Yorkshire Cancer Research.

Thousands of women in Hull will receive at-home urine tests in the post as part of a new ‘catch-up’ cervical screening study funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research.

Hundreds of people with cancer in Hull and Sheffield will have the chance to take part in a groundbreaking exercise clinical trial funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research.

Yorkshire Cancer Research strongly supports Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s pledge to raise the age of sale of tobacco by one year, every year until no one can legally buy tobacco products.

People with cancer are being invited to register their interest in a pioneering fitness, nutrition and wellbeing programme funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research. The…

Eating a healthy, balanced diet is important for everyone, but for people who have been diagnosed with cancer, getting the right nutrition can help with preparing…

During 2022/23, the charity funded 40% of all cancer research study places in the region - twice as many as the second biggest funder.The studies, involving nearly…