📢 People with brain tumours across Yorkshire could soon benefit from improved access to life-extending support, thanks to a new study funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research. Read more: www.yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/news/new-res...

🌹 Last week, the team presented an open letter to @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social The letter was accompanied by the names of more than 2,500 people across Yorkshire who pledged symbolic white roses to represent their call for a cancer-free future. www.yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/news/white-r...

Five years ago, Susan was invited to a lung health check. The scan found Susan had lung cancer, but thanks to it being found early, she is now five years cancer-free. “I might never have got the chance to hold my grandson if I hadn’t attended.” www.yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/yorkshire-vo...

People from Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities are being invited to share their experiences of cancer and help develop new ways to prevent cancer, improve early diagnosis and increase participation in screening programmes. 👉 www.yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/news/gypsy-t... @york.ac.uk

“Yorkshire must nurture the next generation of cancer research leaders" On #WorldCancerResearchDay, we're spotlighting James Platt, part of a team bringing ground-breaking bowel cancer trials to Yorkshire, and beyond 🌍 www.yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/yorkshire-vo...

Silent auction now open 🤍 If you're unable to make it to A Night Like No Other, you can still be part of the excitement by joining our silent auction. A variety of auction prizes have been generously donated, from signed memorabilia to luxury holidays, and we didn't want anyone to miss out.

"Together, we can help shape a future where fewer people face a cancer diagnosis." Alongside six other cancer charities, we are calling for exploration into whether a cancer drug called a PARP inhibitor - already used to treat cancer - could one day be used to prevent it.

🎂 "Thanks to Yorkshire Cancer Research, I had my 60th birthday, my 61st and my 62nd." Your support is helping to save lives, so people like Julie can enjoy more moments with the people they love. Please share this post to spread the word 💙

From Yorkshire to London 🌹 Hundreds of white roses, pledged by supporters, have arrived at Westminster. Each rose carries an important message to the Government - the needs of people in Yorkshire must be properly considered in the National Cancer Plan.

🚴🚴 Charlie and Harry Tanfield have set off from Harrogate on their 250 mile ride to deliver hundreds of white roses to Westminster. The roses have been pledged by supporters to urge the Government to properly consider Yorkshire in its upcoming National Cancer Plan.

Geoff had tried everything to stop smoking before he took part in the Yorkshire Stop Smoking Study. Now, he's encouraging people to send a white rose to Health Secretary Wes Streeting for a cancer-free future 🌹 www.yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/campaigning/...

646,000 new cases of cancer could be diagnosed in Yorkshire and the Humber between now and 2040. The Government must address these long-standing inequalities and invest now for a cancer-free future, in Yorkshire and beyond. #OneCancerVoice

People with cancer in Hull will soon be able to benefit from research-backed exercise treatment. In partnership with NHS Humber Health Partnership, we're bringing @activetogether.bsky.social to the city through a centre due to open in early 2026. www.yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/news/people-...

🖋️ On this day in 1903, Isaac Berenblum was born. 26 years later, from his lab in Leeds, Dr Berenblum discovered that mustard gas could stop cancer tumours from growing, contributing to the development of chemotherapy.

Professional cyclists Charlie and Harry Tanfield will be cycling 250 miles to deliver hundreds of white roses to Westminster 🌹 “This is our way of standing up for Yorkshire and making sure the region gets the support it urgently needs." www.yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/news/white-r...

There is an urgent need for tighter restrictions on the marketing of vaping products, which are being targeted at young people. At the same time, vaping remains a crucial tool for smokers looking to quit, and it’s essential that it stays accessible for that purpose 🚭

🎯 The NHS has a goal to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040. For this to become a reality, it's essential that young people get the HPV vaccination and that all women, whether they are vaccinated or not, take part in cervical screening when invited. www.yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/news/yorkshi...

1,000 people in Bradford have taken part in a pioneering study aimed at increasing the number of South Asian Muslim women screened for cancer. “What’s significant is not just the number of people reached, but the conversations that have started." www.yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/news/bradfor...

The Government’s 10 Year Health Plan sets out major changes to the NHS. We welcome the commitments, but more detail is needed on how they’ll work for Yorkshire’s diverse population. Read more: www.yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/insights/wha...

This #YorkshireDay, let’s stand together for a cancer-free future🌹 🚚 This week, mobile van billboards have been touring iconic locations across the region to send a message that can't be ignored. It's time for the Government to address health inequalities and ensure a cancer-free future for all.

The National Cancer Plan will define how the country tackles cancer for years to come. MPs and Councillors across Yorkshire have joined our call for the Government to address the long-standing regional inequalities in cancer care. Add your voice: www.yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/campaigning/...

Here's to Yorkshire's Changemakers 🌟 The runners, the bakers, the amazing fundraisers. The researchers, the pioneers, the passionate scientists. The doctors, nurses, volunteers and people with cancer, championing research.

Yorkshire Cancer Research is urging young people to get the HPV vaccine following news that 16 to 25-year-olds will now be invited to have the vital injection.

Calling Yorkshire's star bakers 📣 Great British Bake Off stars Rowan Claughton and Freya Cox, from York, are inviting people to host a Big Brew during Afternoon Tea Week (11-17th August).

People are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer in Yorkshire than almost anywhere else in England. Together, we can change this. Our vision is to create a Yorkshire free from cancer - so people can live longer, healthier lives, and share more time with the people they love.

The Halifax shop is officially open! A big thank you to everyone who has visited so far. Every donation and purchase helps fund vital cancer research in communities across Yorkshire 💙 www.yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/news/new-cha...

🚨 New shop alert 🚨 A shop in the heart of Halifax will be opening on Wednesday 16th July! Located in Woolshops Shopping Centre, a short walk away from Piece Hall, the shop will sell a range of high-quality preloved clothing, homeware, books and toys. yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/shop/halifax

Thank you to everyone who attended the launch of the #WhiteRoseCancerReport in Sheffield 💙 The event was chaired by Oliver Coppard, Mayor of South Yorkshire, and took place at @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre, a leading centre for physical activity research.

Hundreds more people will benefit from life-saving abdomen scans. The scans will be provided in combination with lung health checks, which are being rolled out as part of the National Lung Screening Programme. www.yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/news/hundred...

📰 Changes to the NHS cervical screening programme recently received widespread media coverage, with public health officials sharing the news that some women will be screened less often. Read more this change and what it means for you 👇 www.yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/insights/beh...

Yorkshire has stepped up once again - this May, people across the region walked to raise over £100,000 in the charity's 100th year! 🥳 It’s been amazing to see people from all corners of the region come together to walk for life-saving cancer research. Thank you 💙

Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. But right now, we have a unique opportunity to change this. We're urging people to stand with Yorkshire and call for the Government to invest for a cancer-free future. Send a white rose to London: bit.ly/4e9LTmz

Samuel, aged 14, is one of the charity's youngest volunteers 👋 He joined the Skipton shop team in March, after looking for a volunteering opportunity to support his Duke of Edinburgh award. "I’m proud of what I’ve achieved so far.” 💙

🎉 More than 2,000 people in Yorkshire have been supported by Active Together, a research-backed cancer exercise treatment service funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research. Read more: www.yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/news/pioneer...

A new international trial shows regular exercise can help cut people’s risk of dying by more than a third. Through Active Together, delivered by @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social @awrc.bsky.social, we're already seeing the benefits. Leah Holtam, Head of Cancer Insight, explains 💬

Happy #VolunteersWeek! 🌟 Thank you to the hundreds of people who volunteer and fundraise for life-saving cancer research in Yorkshire. We couldn't do it without you!

🔍 18% of people living in Yorkshire who use disposable vapes will switch to tobacco when a new ban comes into force in June, according to a new survey by Yorkshire Cancer Research. Read more: www.yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/news/people-...

When The Yorkshire Kidney Screening Trial provided an additional upper abdominal CT scan for 4,019 people attending lung-cancer screening (funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research), it identified: 🚩10 new cases of kidney cancer 🔍10 other abdominal cancers 📈60 new abdominal aortic aneurisms (5/6)

100 years ago, 18 people founded The Yorkshire Council of The British Empire Cancer Campaign, which later became Yorkshire Cancer Research. Today, 18 researchers, volunteers and supporters have marked this significant milestone 💙 www.yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/news/yorkshi...

Shining a light on the vital role clinical trials play in transforming cancer treatment and saving lives. 🎙️ Dr Stuart Griffiths shares his insights into what clinical trials are, why they matter and how taking part can benefit people today, and for generations to come.

This week, the Yorkshire Cancer Research team took on their own We Walk for Yorkshire challenge. The goal? To collectively walk and run 100,000 steps in a single day. The team smashed the original target, completing 182,000 steps and 91 miles! Well done everyone 👏

Nurses - this one is for you 💙 This International Nurses' Day, we're celebrating the pivotal role nurses have played in helping more people live longer, healthier lives, free from cancer. www.yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/news/knowing...

A special gala dinner to celebrate 100 years of life-saving progress ✨ Taking place at @castlehowardestate.bsky.social, 'A Night Like No Other' is a celebration of the people who have united in one goal - a Yorkshire free from cancer. www.yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/news/yorkshi...

📣 More people with bowel cancer across Yorkshire and the UK are being invited to take part in the international FOxTROT clinical trials programme. Led by researchers at the @universityofleeds.bsky.social, the programme aims to improve bowel cancer treatment, making it more effective and kinder.

Celebrating Professor Philip Quirke, a globally renowned researcher 💡 Professor Quirke from @universityofleeds.bsky.social and @leedsth.nhs.uk has been revolutionising cancer treatment for the last four decades. www.yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/news/thanks-...

Rishi Sunak recently paid a visit to the Yorkshire Cancer Research shop in Northallerton. The MP for Richmond and Northallerton met employees and volunteers who run the shop, as well as local people who have been affected by cancer. www.yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/news/former-...

Nearly 230,000 people in Yorkshire are missing out on life-saving bowel screening. The percentage of people taking part in bowel screening has dropped for the first time since a new, simpler at-home test was introduced in April 2019. www.yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/news/thousan...

While we welcome the news that the Tobacco and Vapes Bill has passed in the House of Commons, the new legislation will not be enough to stop the tobacco industry continuing to market harmful products at people who smoke. 🧵 1/3

“You could just tell she was going to be a star.” ⭐ @jenseligmann.bsky.social first joined with Yorkshire Cancer Research in 2019. She then became part of the team behind the international FOxTROT 1 trial, a study that provided chemotherapy to people with bowel cancer before surgery.

📣 BIG NEWS: £10 million in funding has been announced alongside @sheffielduni.bsky.social to help transform the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer in Yorkshire. www.yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/news/groundb...