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Life-saving clinical trial screens more than 8,000 people in Leeds for signs of lung cancer
A pioneering clinical trial has screened more than 8,000 people for lung cancer in the five years since it first launched.
The Leeds Lung Health Check, funded by…
Yorkshire Cancer Research launches new ‘We Walk for Yorkshire’ challenge
The charity is launching a new 31,000 mile walking challenge to help raise funds for world-leading cancer research.
Hundreds of stars dedicated in support of people with cancer in Yorkshire
More than 600 people affected by cancer have been celebrated as part of a Christmas campaign run by Yorkshire Cancer Research.
The Harrogate-based charity has been…
Helping Yorkshire Shine: Shiela Umpleby
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,…
Festive star unveiled at Rudding Park in support of people affected by cancer
A special star created in partnership with Lights4fun to show support for everyone affected by cancer in Yorkshire will be displayed at Rudding Park during the…
Helping Yorkshire Shine: the Bowser family
“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…
New survey reveals ‘worrying’ lack of exercise support among people with cancer
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.
Yorkshire-born Downton Abbey star lends voice to charity campaign
The voice of Downton Abbey star Jim Carter features in a new television advert created to help raise vital funds for life-saving cancer research in Yorkshire.
Annually raising age of tobacco sale could help make smoking a thing of the past
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.
Bridlington mum who had cancer while pregnant to star in charity TV campaign
A Bridlington mum who faced breast cancer while pregnant will star in a new TV advert in support of Yorkshire Cancer Research.
A letter to Health Secretary Steve Barclay
A written response from the charity to Health Secretary Steve Barclay's “Major Conditions Strategy” announcement