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This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, we spoke with Professor Will Brackenbury, Director of the Jack Birch Unit at the University […]
Date: Sunday 18th October 2026 Marathon: 9:30am 10 Mile: 10:15am Location: University of York Take on an incredible challenge in […]
Where & When Date: Sunday 17th May Time: 10am-2pm Location: The Leveson Centre, York Community Stadium, YO32 9AF On Sunday […]
The latest research from the Jack Birch Unit has revealed fascinating information, delving into how direct communication between cells can […]
This Prostate Cancer Awareness month, we are honoured to share a message from Stephen Fry, urging people to spread the […]
Date: Wednesday 17th June Tee Times: 9am-4pm Location: York Golf Club, Strensall Price: £350 for a team of 4 Our […]
Our York Against Cancer Patron, and star of the James Bond franchise, Dame Judi Dench, has shared a video with […]
Date: Friday 27th February Time: 7pm-11pm Location: Stockton-on-the-Forest Village Hall Get old school at our 80s and 90s disco this […]
Date: Sunday 22nd March Time: 2pm Location: The Retreat, Heslington Road Join us for a fantastic afternoon with ex BBC […]
As part of the new National Cancer Plan, Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced the goal to increase the number of […]
York Against Cancer’s photography competition – YORKSHIRE FOCUS – is back for 2026! Send your favourite photographs of Yorkshire here […]
Date: Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd February Time: Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm Location: Holy Trinity Church Hall, Melrosegate, Heworth, YO31 […]
It’s Cervical Cancer Prevention Week! Every year, over 3,200 people are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the UK. By booking […]
Where & When Date: Sunday 2nd August Time: 9.30am Location: Knavesmire Road On Sunday 2nd August, runners across the city […]
Date: Sunday 1st March Time: 10am-4pm Location: The Leveson Centre We’re holding a magical pre-loved wedding dress sale in The […]
This year, we’ve been lucky enough to be one of the chosen charities of The Lord Mayor and Sheriff of […]
Date: Sunday 21st June Time: 9am warm-up for 9:30am start Location: Rowntree Park – starting from the older children’s play […]
By guest writer Rosie Buckley When someone you love is diagnosed with cancer, it can feel like the ground underneath […]
We are honoured to hold our Light a light ceremony once again this year in memory of loved ones we […]
Huge research update! Research which has been funded by York Against Cancer and Kidney Research UK has found that tackling […]
By guest writer Holly Dodd Most of us know mouth (oral) cancer exists, but the details often get lost. A […]
We’re delighted to share that George, our York Against Cancer funded PhD student at the Jack Birch Unit at the […]
Where & When Date: Sunday 7th December Time: 12:30pm for a 1:30pm start Location: Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, Fossgate, York Join […]
Where & When Date: Sunday 16th November Time: 10am-2pm Location: The Leveson Centre, York Community Stadium, YO32 9AF On Sunday […]
