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Behind the headlines: How new smoking and vaping laws could impact Yorkshire
Behind the headlines: How new smoking and vaping laws could impact Yorkshire

Cervical screening - your questions answered
In this blog post, we answer your questions about cervical screening and what Yorkshire Cancer Research is doing to increase participation.
What is cervical…

Vaping
Alongside behavioural support and licensed stop smoking aids, we believe that vaping products have a significant role to play in reducing the harm from tobacco, supporting people who smoke to quit and thus improving public health.

Statement: Disposable vaping ban could affect some of the most vulnerable
Yorkshire Cancer Research welcomes measures that will help prevent young people who do not smoke from accessing vaping products. It is clear that a ban of…

Six ways to ensure cancer is not ‘lost’ in the Major Conditions Strategy
As the government pushes ahead with one combined strategy for six major health conditions, Yorkshire Cancer Research is concerned that the absence of a dedicated…
11 breast cancer myths (and the facts you need to know)
How much do you know about breast cancer? We tackle some of the most common myths and misconceptions about the disease and reveal the facts that could save your…
Addressing the cancer workforce shortage
Last month the government published a long-awaited plan to increase the NHS workforce in England. The announcement is a positive step forward as the NHS tackles…
Lynparza to benefit more people with breast cancer in Yorkshire
First developed with funding from Yorkshire Cancer Research, Lynparza is an innovative drug that has been helping to treat cancer for almost a decade. In this blog…

Vaping restrictions must not stop us from saving lives
Concerns are growing over a rise in young people experimenting with vaping and the environmental impact of disposable vapes. However, tighter restrictions on vaping…
Bowel cancer screening – it’s time to raise the bar
Bowel screening services in Yorkshire are over-performing when it comes to the number of people checked for early signs of cancer. But the standards that need to be…

Clinical trials explained
Nearly 75,000 people in Yorkshire have taken part in clinical trials funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research.
The charity plays an important role in making sure people…