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Halifax road dubbed ‘Quitters Street’ as neighbours join forces to stop smoking
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.
With the support…
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.
Thousands of Hull women to receive at-home HPV tests in new study
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.
Exercise and Cancer: David’s Experience
When David Taylor was diagnosed with cancer, there was no doubt in his mind that he’d continue to stay active throughout his treatment.The 61-year-old had always…
Cancer patients in Yorkshire to take part in groundbreaking exercise clinical trial
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-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.
“Volunteering felt like stepping into living again”: Jenny’s breast cancer experience
Every Wednesday, Jenny Scowcroft can be found at Yorkshire Cancer Research’s shop in Skipton. She has volunteered at the shop since it opened earlier this year, and…
New charity shop and cafe to raise vital funds for life-saving cancer research
Vital funds will be raised for life-saving cancer research in Yorkshire through the opening of a new charity shop and cafe at Hornbeam Park in Harrogate next week.
Harrogate woman raises charity funds with crystal art after being diagnosed with cancer
Paula Grainger, 79, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2019, and has since been “giving something back” by selling her artwork at community events.
People with cancer invited to sign up for new fitness and wellbeing service
People with cancer are being invited to register their interest in a pioneering fitness, nutrition and wellbeing programme funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research. The…