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Charity Christmas campaign shines a light on Yorkshire’s cancer stars
Yorkshire Cancer Research will ‘Help Yorkshire Shine’ this Christmas with a campaign that invites people to dedicate a star to a loved one affected by cancer or to…

Yorkshire genetic screening trial selected for NHS initiative
The NHS will help find thousands of volunteers to take part in a groundbreaking genetic screening clinical trial funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research.
The charity’s…

"If you don’t sign up for these things, progress is never made.” - David's experience
David, from Leeds in West Yorkshire, was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2023 after experiencing breathlessness, one of the less common symptoms of bowel…
Yorkshire Cancer Research welcomes Government plans for a National Cancer Plan
Yesterday, Stephen Kinnock MP confirmed the UK Government plans to develop a dedicated national cancer plan alongside the NHS 10-year plan, marking a positive step…

Active Together expands into West Yorkshire
The pioneering exercise, nutrition and wellbeing programme which has helped more than 1000 people in Yorkshire manage and recover from their cancer treatment has…

“It’s never too late to stop smoking”: Bryan’s experience
Bryan Hoyle first started smoking when he was seven years old, after being given the odd cigarette by older friends. Soon, he was buying them himself and for 58…

A third of women in Yorkshire do not take up offer of breast screening
A third of women in Yorkshire do not attend their breast screening appointment when invited, according to analysis from Yorkshire Cancer Research.
Breast screening…

MP visits Yorkshire Cancer Research shop in Ripon to support Change Yorkshire’s Cancer Story campaign
Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE MP has visited the Yorkshire Cancer Research shop in Ripon to meet with staff and volunteers.
The visit was organised as part of his…

Yorkshire Cancer Research Centre celebrates first anniversary with Yorkshire’s Big Brew Bake Off
Yorkshire Cancer Research has celebrated the first anniversary of the Yorkshire Cancer Research Centre at Hornbeam Park in Harrogate with a special fundraiser…

Highest proportion of people quit smoking in Yorkshire than any other region in England
Yorkshire saw a higher proportion of people successfully quit smoking than any other region in England, according to analysis from Yorkshire Cancer…

Letter to Health & Social Care Secretary, Wes Streeting
Calling for a long term cancer strategy that will change Yorkshire's cancer story for good.
