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Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer.

Together, we can change this. Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to finding new cancer cures and bringing them to people in Yorkshire, so you and the people you love can enjoy more moments together.

100 years of life-saving research

Together we’ve brought a century of breakthroughs, progress and life-saving discoveries to people in Yorkshire, and beyond. From chemotherapy's roots in Yorkshire, to revolutionary cancer treatment across the globe.

100 years of life-saving research

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Pioneering new cancer treatments

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Thanks to supporters, we’re working with the brightest minds in cancer research in the region and sharing breakthroughs with the world.

The charity is funding 59 programmes that are helping saving lives in the region right now.

These include taking state-of-the-art mobile screening units to hard-to-reach communities, funding pioneering clinical research in Yorkshire hospitals, and rolling out new research-backed exercise services that are proven to help people survive cancer to towns and cities across the region.

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Shop for cures

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Shop sustainably at your local Yorkshire Cancer Research shop or find preloved treasures on our online and eBay stores.

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Take on a Yorkshire challenge

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Take on a Yorkshire challenge this year and get active to help bring more cancer cures to people in the region.

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Make a difference, make friends and be part of life-saving research. Your time will help prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.

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Hear from people in Yorkshire

David, Leeds

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Leeds Lung Health Check participant

"Thanks to my cancer screening, I was there for my granddaughter’s first day of school and got to drop her off in her new uniform"

Jenifer, Otley

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Yorkshire kidney screening trial participant

"All I kept thinking was how lucky I was to have a scan, as it could have gone undetected for months, or even years!"

Bill, York

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FOxTROT 3 trial participant

“The post-surgery chemotherapy was very successful, and I was surprised at how quickly I was able to focus on getting back to normal life.”

Watch Rob's film

Our work is helping more people like Rob live longer, healthier, cancer-free lives so they can enjoy more moments with the people they love.

Pioneering cancer exercise treatment now available for people with cancer in Hull

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People with cancer in Hull will be offered research-backed exercise treatment following the launch of a…

“Everyone knows someone who has been affected by cancer, so the more we do to help fund new research in Yorkshire, the better.” – Kate’s experience

Kate Moore, from Ripon, had just celebrated her 40th birthday in June 2024 when she first discovered a lump…

RAF Leeming supports life-saving cancer research in Yorkshire in recognition of employees

A Royal Air Force station in North Yorkshire has raised vital funds for life-saving cancer research and…

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"The Campaign" - Simon Armitage's tribute to Yorkshire

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Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer.

100 years of life-saving research

Pioneering new cancer treatments

Be part of the next life-saving breakthrough

Shop for cures

Take on a Yorkshire challenge

Volunteer

Hear from people in Yorkshire

David, Leeds

Jenifer, Otley

Bill, York

Watch Rob's film

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Pioneering cancer exercise treatment now available for people with cancer in Hull

“Everyone knows someone who has been affected by cancer, so the more we do to help fund new research in Yorkshire, the better.” – Kate’s experience

RAF Leeming supports life-saving cancer research in Yorkshire in recognition of employees

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