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National Lung Screening Programme letters to the Chancellor and the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Yorkshire Cancer Research funded the Yorkshire Lung Screening Trial (also known as the Leeds Lung Health Check) in 2018. This screening trial provided evidence to…
Yorkshire Cancer Research warns more must be done to tackle smoking
Further action is needed to stop people in Yorkshire needlessly dying from smoking, Yorkshire Cancer Research has warned.The charity has welcomed the recent passing…
No Smoking Day: In conversation with Tori, Stop Smoking Specialist
Nearly half a million people smoke in Yorkshire. Tobacco is the biggest cause of preventable cancer in the region and sadly, this means that around 60 people in…
Statement on the National Cancer Plan call for evidence
Yorkshire Cancer Research is pleased to see the launch of a call for evidence on a National Cancer Plan, which will provide an important opportunity for…
Driving forward the medicine of exercise: How a partnership between Athens and Sheffield became a family adventure
These are the words of Athens medical doctor Eirini Kyriakoulakou, whose passion to bring the benefits of physical activity to people across the globe became a…
Autumn Budget 2024: What does it mean for cancer in Yorkshire?
The new Labour government has delivered its first Budget in 14 years - a historic moment as it was the first ever Budget by a female Chancellor. Promising to “fix…
Why early diagnosis in Yorkshire is so important
Early diagnosis is critical to cancer survival. The later a cancer is diagnosed, the harder it is to treat, often leading to lower survival rates.
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Bladder cancer – what you need to know
Here’s what everyone in Yorkshire needs to know about bladder cancer.
Cervical Cancer vs Ovarian Cancer
The cervix and ovaries, along with five other organs, make up the female reproductive system. The two can often be confused with each other, but knowing the…
Prostate cancer: what people in Yorkshire need to know
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in Yorkshire. March is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and we’re urging all men in the region to look out for the…
Behind the headlines: How new smoking and vaping laws could impact Yorkshire
Behind the headlines: How new smoking and vaping laws could impact Yorkshire