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Yorkshire Cancer Research tackles vaping misconceptions on No Smoking Day
As people across the region are urged to quit smoking for good this No Smoking Day (12 March), Yorkshire Cancer Research is highlighting the facts about vaping to…
Yorkshire Cancer Research celebrates pioneering female cancer researchers on International Women's Day
To mark International Women’s Day, Yorkshire Cancer Research is celebrating the remarkable achievements of five female cancer researchers throughout its 100-year…
At-home HPV tests could help screen 104,000 more women for cervical cancer in Yorkshire
At-home human papillomavirus (HPV) tests could help screen 104,000 more women in Yorkshire for cervical cancer, according to analysis by Yorkshire Cancer…
Thousands of men in Yorkshire to take part in new prostate screening trial
Thousands of men in Yorkshire will be offered the opportunity to take part in a new £4.5 million prostate screening trial funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research.The…
Lowering of bowel screening age will save lives in Yorkshire
Yorkshire Cancer Research welcomes the news that people aged 50 and 52 will receive at-home bowel screening test kits in the post, marking the final phase of the…
2024 in Review: Ten Milestone Moments
As we enter the new year, Yorkshire Cancer Research would like to say thank you to those who continue to support the charity’s vital work.Sadly, people in Yorkshire…
Yorkshire charity urges MPs to protect appeal of vaping for people who smoke
Yorkshire Cancer Research is urging MPs to protect the appeal of vaping as a tool to quit smoking ahead of Tuesday’s second reading of the government’s Tobacco and…
600,000 people in Yorkshire will be eligible for life-saving lung health checks
600,000 people in Yorkshire could be offered a life-saving lung health check over the next five years, following the success of a pioneering lung screening trial in…
Yorkshire genetic screening trial selected for NHS initiative
The NHS will help find thousands of volunteers to take part in a groundbreaking genetic screening clinical trial funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research.
The charity’s…
Active Together expands into West Yorkshire
The pioneering exercise, nutrition and wellbeing programme which has helped more than 1000 people in Yorkshire manage and recover from their cancer treatment has…
Highest proportion of people quit smoking in Yorkshire than any other region in England
Yorkshire saw a higher proportion of people successfully quit smoking than any other region in England, according to analysis from Yorkshire Cancer…