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“I feel so lucky to have taken part in a screening trial that may have saved my life.” – Jenifer’s kidney cancer experience
Jenifer Perin from Otley didn’t expect to be diagnosed with kidney cancer when she turned up to her combined lung and kidney screening appointment in September…

Yorkshire Cancer Research highlights more moments together
Regional cancer charity Yorkshire Cancer Research has launched its new campaign More Moments Together to highlight the moments made possible thanks to pioneering…

“People who participate in cancer research play a vital role in helping to reduce cancer inequalities.” - Dr Olufikayo’s experience
With a background in Microbiology, and after several years of working in the health, education and banking sectors, Dr Olufikayo Bamidele came to the UK from…

Yorkshire Cancer Research opens its doors in Heckmondwike
Yorkshire Cancer Research will open a new charity shop in Heckmondwike tomorrow (11th February), inviting people in the area to shop and donate in support of…

“By participating in clinical trials, you are helping people with cancer who come after you” – Bill’s experience
When 72-year-old Bill Hall from York was diagnosed with bowel cancer in January 2024, he was working as a locum doctor on the Orkney Islands. Bill didn’t want his…

Thousands of men in Yorkshire to take part in new prostate screening trial
Thousands of men in Yorkshire will be offered the opportunity to take part in a new £4.5 million prostate screening trial funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research.The…

“If I’d had access to screening, I might not now be looking at an incurable cancer diagnosis.”
Robert Minton-Taylor recently learned he has just six years to live after being diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer.

“If I hadn’t paid for a private health check, I’d never have known I had prostate cancer.”
When former York restaurant owner Christopher Holder reached his mid-50s, he decided to pay for a private health check.Motivated by the death of his father from a…

“Prostate screening is pivotal. Without it, a lot of guys are going to be stuffed.”
Over six years ago, hair and scalp consultant Russell McFarlane went to see his GP after hearing that men of Afro-Caribbean ethnicity were more likely to get…

“Thanks to my cancer screening, I was there for my granddaughter’s first day of school” - David’s experience
Retired milkman David Sutcliffe from Leeds had always lived an active lifestyle. From his twenties, he frequently played golf, cycled and hiked with his friends in…

Bradford man conquers Everest base camp in support of Yorkshire Cancer Research
A member of the Hindu Cultural Society of Bradford climbed to Mount Everest base camp, raising over £8,900 to help fund vital cancer research in Yorkshire. Sandeep…
