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Yorkshire leading the way in national cancer policy: Yorkshire Cancer Research statement on the National Cancer Plan
Yorkshire Cancer Research warmly welcomes the National Cancer Plan, published yesterday.By committing to meeting all cancer waiting times by 2029 and pledging that…
Yorkshire Cancer Research’s response to the UK National Screening Committee’s Population Screening for Bladder Cancer 2025 Evidence Map
The UK National Screening Committee recently published an evidence map regarding screening for bladder cancer. This concluded that there was not enough evidence to…
The National Cancer Plan is progress, but research-backed exercise treatment must now become universal
This week’s National Cancer Plan marks an important moment for people diagnosed with cancer across England, and it reflects many priorities that Yorkshire Cancer Research has long championed.
Yorkshire Cancer Research responds to NICE consultation on perioperative care
NICE recently published its draft quality standards for perioperative care in adults. Quality standards set out key priorities for improvement in an area of care.…
Yorkshire Cancer Research Responds to Government Consultation on Tobacco Packaging Inserts
In November 2025, the Department of Health and Social Care launched a consultation titled ‘Implementing inserts in cigarette and hand-rolling tobacco packaging’.…
What changes to NICE cost-effectiveness thresholds for new drugs could mean for people with cancer in Yorkshire
Yorkshire Cancer Research responds to proposals to change NICE regulations on cost effectiveness thresholds.What is the cost-effectiveness threshold?When the NHS…
Yorkshire Cancer Research statement on the New Neighbourhood Early Diagnosis Fund
Health Secretary’s Barnsley visit places Yorkshire at the heart of Government’s commitment to addressing geographical cancer inequalities.Announcement follows the…
Yorkshire Cancer Research statement on the Government’s National Cancer Plan: A major opportunity to end regional inequalities
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. People in Yorkshire are more likely to get cancer and more likely to die from cancer than many other places…
Why it’s too early for prostate cancer screening and how Yorkshire is shaping its future
The debate about prostate cancer screening has intensified following the UK National Screening Committee’s recent recommendation that screening should not be introduced for all men.
Yorkshire Cancer Research Responds to Tobacco and Vapes Bill Call for Evidence
As the Tobacco and Vapes Bill progresses through Parliament, the Government launched a call for evidence, inviting experts to provide insights on technical aspects…
Yorkshire Cancer Research Responds to the Autumn Budget 2025
On 26 November 2025, Yorkshire Cancer Research was invited by HM Treasury and the Department of Health and Social Care to submit its response to the Autumn Budget.…