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Kirsty Mott

Yorkshire cancer survivor on why she owes her life to research

Faye Banks
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SAS Who Dares Wins finalist urges people to get muddy for cancer charity

Dan Jarvis. Picture: Chris Etchells

Dan Jarvis: Blokes need to stop thinking they are indestructible

Cancer survivor Gayle Audley outside York Minster.

'A routine mammogram saved me when I had no cancer symptoms'

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In Yorkshire, around 32,500 people are diagnosed with cancer every year

Ad Feature Cancer Research UK explains how Yorkshire can make a difference

Ahead of World Cancer Day on February 4, North Yorkshire cancer survivor Alison Lemke is urging people to help Cancer Research UK by donating monthly

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Yorkshire woman shares how family hit by disease ahead of World Cancer Day

Experts warn that these common foods can increase cancer risk

The study, funded by Cancer Research UK, suggests at least 5,000 patients in the UK every year could benefit from a tweak to how they receive chemotherapy.
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Bowel cancer breakthrough from Leeds scientists gives fresh hope to patients

A Father Christmas on a cherry picker outside Leeds Children's Hospital waves at children through windows in 2020. PIC: James Hardisty.

'Super Saturday' highlights issues in healthcare - The Yorkshire Post says

Kayleigh Turner from Richmond with baby Quinn.

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North Yorkshire mum backs Stand Up To Cancer campaign after treatment

Lysa Jones is fundraising for Cancer Research UK. Photograph by Richard Walker/ImageNorth.

'There really is no better motivation than knowing you’re helping to save lives'

Former rugby player Kenny Logan reveals prostate cancer diagnosis in a BBC Breakfast interview with his wife Gabby Logan. The couple are urging men to get checked and will speak more about it on Gabby's podcast The Mid Point. Video: BBC.

Gabby Logan’s husband Kenny reveals prostate cancer diagnosis

Screengrab taken from the Instagram feed of Deborah James/bowelbabe of the Duke of Cambridge at the family home of Deborah James. The Duke visited to honour her with a damehood. Picture: PA

Dame Deborah James & In The Style launch collaboration

Some 65,400 people every month in England are waiting too long to find out whether they have cancer, according to a new analysis from Cancer Research UK. David Davies/PA Wire

Cancer patients and people being 'failed' by delays in system, charity warns

Justine ran the race with her dad, sister, and nine-year-old son

Tesco worker’s inspiring story printed on Mother’s Day cards nationwide

“Many research projects across the UK benefit from the generosity of people leaving a gift to Cancer Research UK in their Will.”

Ad Feature Yorkshire appeal to help to cancer patients

The HPV vaccine is offered to girls and boys aged 12 and 13 years old (Photo: Getty Images)

HPV vaccine hailed life-saving as cervical cancer rates drop - who can get it?

The blood test can pinpoint exactly where in the body the disease is coming from (Photo: Getty Images)

New NHS blood test detects more than 50 types of cancer before symptoms show

Sheffield mum, nurse and cancer survivor, Danielle Thompson (26), is backing a Cancer Research UK appeal for donations to help bridge a devastating fundraising gap caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pictured with her son Oscar.

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Yorkshire mum’s ‘miracle’ pregnancy after suffering from rare ovarian cancer at ...

Those who found a bouquet were encouraged to share where they found it on social media using the hashtag #LeavingSmilesUK so its journey could be tracked to see how far smiles had been spread across the UK.

West Yorkshire flower company sends more than 500 free bouquets to 'spread joy'
A flower company based in West Yorkshire has sent out more than 500 free bouquets to be given out in the community to 'spread joy'.

Andrew Wilkinson with his Christmas lights John Deere tractor replica.

Yorkshire son's John Deere tractor Christmas lights tribute to late father

Anneeka Hussain of Leeds, who has received a Cancer Research UK for Children & Young People Star Award in partnership with TK Maxx. Anneka (8) has lost a leg after being diagnosed with cancer.

Pictured with mum Kay.

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The little girl who lost her leg to cancer still wants to be an Olympic gymnast

Lynda Thomas, chief executive of cancer charity Macmillan, is among those to have called for cancer services to be safeguarded this winter.

Call to protect cancer services as thousands face diagnosis amid pandemic crisis

Sally Steadman-South, from Sheffield, with children Florence and Ted, and husband Chris. Mrs Steadman-South has cancer and has spoken out about research delays caused by coronavirus. Photo: ICR

Pandemic could have caused cancer research delays of nearly a year and a half

The supermarket introduced a charity scheme during the pandemic allowing shoppers to contribute spare pennies. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Tesco accused of rounding up shopping bills to the nearest pound - without permi...

The charity warns that members of the public need to be careful about sun exposure, even in the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Skin cancer deaths have risen 150% since the 1970s - these are the signs and sym...

The number of cancer patients seeing specialists during coronavirus has fallen -...

Reporter Jonathan Maitland with Scott Williams (left) and Jim Booth (right). Picture: Nine Lives Media

Covert ITV documentary explores safety of Ultimate White Collar Boxing in Leeds

Carol Duke and Neil Anderson of IP&C Solutions are pictured at Sheffield Hallam University with back, left to right, Mark Dickinson of Smith Craven Chartered Accountants, Andrew Best of HSR Law and Pete Sorsby of Mercia.

This Doncasted-based decontamination services provider has secured a £150,000 lo...

Peter Kay has rescheduled his cancelled Dance For Life tour two years later - he...

Three year old George Singleton who is fighting chilhood cancer neuroblastoma

Why family of little George is backing big cancer campaign
Three-year-old George Singleton is one of 150 children in Yorkshire who  are diagnosed with cancer every year. Catherine Scott reports.

Lung cancer treatment in the UK lags behind other high-income countries.

Key tests for Matt Hancock over cancer diagnosis rates – The Yorkshire Post says

Thousands of patients are facing long waits to be diagnosed with cancer. Picture: PA

End scandal of late cancer diagnoses: The Yorkshire Post says

Five-time cancer survivor is winning race to inspire others

Pseudomyxoma peritonei is a very rare type of cancer, affecting an estimated one in every 1.7m people.

Cancer of the appendix explained - what is pseudomyxoma peritonei?

New warning of cancer risk from red and processed meat

Heidi and Molly-Rose get ready for the Pretty Muddy obstacle course. Picture: Cancer Research UK

Brand new kids' obstacle course coming to The Stray to support Cancer Research

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Burglaries at Cancer Research charity shop and jewellers in York

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Bedside chart could reduce cancer patient plan

Pictures released after suspected bogus cancer charity collections in York

Harry Way surrounded by 500 packets of crisps, biscuits and fizzy drinks, as a report says that teenagers who watch lots of TV with adverts are more likely to eat junk food, suggesting a "strong association between advertisements and eating habits."

Unhealthy diet of TV adverts is linked to obesity

Stokesley mother Laura Ashurst (right) celebrates 50th birthday with twin sister, actress Elizabeth Carling, and 10 years of defying the odds against incurable cancer as she welcomes in 2018.
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Stokesley mother shares her story as an 'exceptional survivor' in new Cancer Re...

Tracey Barraclough:
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Tracey rebels against cancer

Getting muddy: A team of glamourous business women, led by Huddersfield cancer survivor Mandy Taylor are raising cash for Cancer Research UK

Bouncing back after cancer

Maggie's 10,000 steps for cancer

Rebecca Dalton and her daughter Louise

A Leeds mum and daughter are urging people to get muddy for cancer research

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Women may be mistaken about side-effects of breast cancer drug, Leeds expert war...

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Shocking cost of alcohol damage: Â£2bn and 135,000 lives

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Brave Imogen's appeal for help

Men over 50 too afraid to visit a doctor - and pay with their lives

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One in three primary children in Yorkshire now obese

Five things you need to know in Yorkshire's news today

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Is your GP's receptionist putting you off seeing the doctor?

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Yorkshire's junk food generation: 1.6m children overweight by time they leave pr...

Laura Wastall

Researcher with cancer gene who knows she is in race for life

One in three will leave primary school overweight, charity warns

Karen Stead from Outwood who was treated for pancreatic cancer in 2010 and had part of her pancreas removed.

More funding, but pancreatic cancer still no the rise in Yorkshire

Neil Jones in training

137 miles, 166 locks - the men kayaking the Grand Union Canal for charity

Obesity level warning