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“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…

“By doing regular body checks, you considerably increase the chances of finding cancer early” – Jackie's experience
When mother-of-two Jackie Buxton from Huby discovered a lump in her breast, she made sure to ring her GP on the same day to book an appointment."I was in the…

Yorkshire Cancer Research comes to Selby with new charity shop
People in Selby can shop and donate to support pioneering cancer research in Yorkshire, thanks to the opening of a new Yorkshire Cancer Research store in the heart…

“Combining lung health checks with stop smoking support is so important” Sue’s experience
Sue O’Shea has enjoyed many roles in healthcare, mainly working for the NHS, but for her, helping people quit smoking is the most rewarding.Sue started her role as…

“My grandfather had great dreams of a better world” - Ruth’s memories of B.T. Clegg, Yorkshire Cancer Research founder
Yorkshire Cancer Research was born in May 1925 – 100 years ago – when some of Yorkshire’s most notable figures gathered at the Old Medical School in Leeds. Here,…

Lowering of bowel screening age will save lives in Yorkshire
Yorkshire Cancer Research welcomes the news that people aged 50 and 52 will receive at-home bowel screening test kits in the post, marking the final phase of the…

Yorkshire Cancer Research begins 2025 with new charity shop in Ilkley
Yorkshire Cancer Research has opened a new charity shop in Ilkley, inviting people to discover a treasure trove of items and support life-saving cancer research in…

Yorkshire Cancer Research Marks 100th Year with Special Tribute to Supporters
Yorkshire Cancer Research is marking its 100th year by paying tribute to those who have contributed to pioneering cancer research in Yorkshire over the past…
