Cancer Research UK

A general view of staff on a NHS hospital ward. PIC: Jeff Moore/PA Wire

Improving cancer outcomes not only about new drugs - Neil Bricklebank
The first Sunday of June was National Cancer Survivors Day. It is an opportunity not only to celebrate the growing number of people living with and beyond cance...

Colleagues from across the UK network travelled to London to take part.

Ad Feature Access Self Storage staff take on 100km charity relay challenge

Reggie Davison with brother Rio at Elland Road.

Boy, 4, who has brain tumour was told symptoms were acid reflux

A woman walks past a Cancer Research UK store in London. The charity shop chain will close 88 high street shops by May 2026, with 100 more expected by April 2027 (Photo: BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

UK charity shop to close 88 high street shops by May 2026 - full list

Niall with friends and family, some of whom will be walking with him

Keighley men ‘step up’ to trek 126km across Ireland for Sue Ryder

Marcie Reid, the reigning Miss York and Charlotte Lister, the reigning Ms Eco Pageants UK

Miss York completes 15 Race for Life events, covering 2,000 miles for Cancer Res...

Jane Fernandes

Yeadon skin cancer survivor's sun safety drive as temperatures soar

Pupils fund raise in memory of beloved Teaching Assistant

School Raises £7000 for Cancer Research UK in memory of a beloved colleague

Photoshoot raises more than eyebrows in breast cancer awareness photoshoot

Saving lives, one D cup at a time

Taking the challenge

Bus colleagues take on famous challenge to fight cancer

The bouquet contains Memory Lane roses alongside pink snapdragon, chrysanthemums and lisianthus

Prestige Flowers launches new bouquet to support Race for Life

Philip Dunn having the "pill on a thread" test.

'Pill-on-a-thread' mobile cancer screening van comes to Halifax

Claudia dazzles Cragg Challenge spectators and competitors

Cragg Challenge 2025 welcomes Claudia back after her spellbinding performance la...

Tips from Cancer Research UK on how to enjoy the sun safely

Clothing choices may influence where skin cancer develops

Starting the journey

Local Handlebar heroes ride 966 miles for charity

The Ripon Group's donations waiting for collection

North Yorkshire’s super slimmers throw slimmed-out-of clothes for charity

Hollie is ready to take on the London Marathon later this month

Hollie has lost 6st 13lbs and is tackling London Marathon

Julie Blackburn with son Henry doing the Race for Life.

Yorkshire mother given two years to live is defying the odds seven years on

Alison Lee, one of the store’s longest-serving and beloved team members, is also being honoured for her 20 years of outstanding care

Ripon opticians celebrates 20 years of service to the community

A new study suggests that drinking a glass of milk every day may reduce your risk of bowel cancer.

One thing you can do daily to reduce your risk of common cancer

Professor Adrian Crellin.

One of the UK's most senior radiotherapy experts diagnosed with incurable cancer
One of the UK's most senior radiotherapy experts has been diagnosed with incurable cancer - and said it was "bizarrely reassuring" going from doctor to patient.
Ben Barry

Cancer charities and good causes across the UK rely on public donations to fund their important work and research

Online platform lets shoppers raise free donations this World Cancer Day

Gracie McHugh and family.

Courageous Gracie is a star, says cancer charity

Facebook Favourite Vote winner

Wetherby Christmas Window Dressing Awards celebrate magical festive spirit

Ernesto Rogata, 59 from Harrogate, has joined the MyMelanoma study. Photo: Kate Rogata

Harrogate man on why he's joined skin cancer research study

Cancer Research UK scientists.

Around 3,000 lives saved every year from lung cancer in Yorkshire and the Humber

Professor David Sebag-Montefiore, Director of the Cancer Research UK Radiation Research Centre of Excellence (RadNet Leeds); Professor Ann Henry, Deputy Director and Professor Andrew Macdonald, Discovery Lead in one of the laboratories that help deliver the research

Funding boost for radiotherapy in Leeds to help make faster progress for cancer ...

Skin cancer patients sought for major online research study

Skin cancer patients sought for major online research study

Around 7,500 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the UK every year.

What is ovarian cancer and what are the signs and symptoms?

The Ripon Specsavers team getting ready for the Ripon Loop

Ripon opticians walk 49 miles in under 24hrs - raising thousands for charity

Stokesley cancer campaigner, Laura Ashurst, is urging local candidates to make the general election

STOKESLEY CANCER CAMPAIGNER’S ELECTION PLEA TO SAVE MORE LIVES

Ripon Specsavers Team

Ripon opticians set to walk 49 miles for charity – already raising over £1K
The team at Ripon Specsavers are gearing up to trek along the scenic, 49-mile Ripon Rowel loop in 24 hours over the weekend of 29 – 30th June to raise money for Cancer Research UK and Vision Care for Homeless People.
Paige Turner

Claudia dazzles audiences across the region

West Yorks-based singer Claudia Neal set to wow competitors and spectators at Cr...

SHARON STARTING THE COLLECTION

York Slimming World members donate slimmed-out-of clothes for charity

Kirsty Mott

Yorkshire cancer survivor on why she owes her life to research

Faye Banks
Photograph by Richard Walker/ImageNorth

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'

Get support to make healthy choices and help cut your risk of cancer

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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

Photograph by Richard Walker/ImageNorth

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.
Photo: Shutterstock

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.

Photograph by Richard Walker/ImageNorth

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.

Photograph by Richard Walker/ImageNorth

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'

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.

Photograph by Richard Walker/ImageNorth

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...

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