Can you help us by sponsoring Lauren?

Our Cancer SMART project lead Lauren is raising vital funds for us by taking part in the Yorkshire Coast 5K challenge.  Could you help her reach her target?

We are a small charity with a big job to do.  We want to help and support as many people as possible who are affected by cancer.  We want everyone to know where to go for help and support, and to live well with and beyond this terrible disease.  If you’re able to donate, please support our fundraiser by making a donation today.

Introducing our new Cancer Community Hubs

We’re bringing the Community back into Yorkshire Cancer Community with our new Community Hubs.

 

Our first Community Hub is Wellbeing Wednesdays in Wakefield and will be held on 7 October and then the first Wednesday of every month onwards from 2pm to 3.30pm at The Art House, Drury Lane, Wakefield WF1 2TE. 

 Our second Community Hub is in Huddersfield at the Lost Property Café, 15 Byram Street, HD1 1DR.  This will be held on the second Thursday of every month at 1pm to 2.30pm, starting from 8 October.

We are hoping our monthly get togethers will be an opportunity for our volunteers, Cancer SMART Champions, Patient VIEW members, support group leaders and anyone else to come along to talk, connect and share ideas over a cuppa in a relaxed environment.

 Don’t worry if Wakefield or Huddersfield isn’t close enough to you.  We will be introducing more hubs across Yorkshire, including in Leeds and Bradford so watch this space!

 

Types of Cancer

We’ve created some cancer-specific pages for the most common types of cancer, to help you find the information you need in one place.

Cancer Life Stories

You’re not alone on your cancer journey.

Visit our cancer journeys pages to hear others share their experiences.

Cancer SMART

Help us spread the important Cancer SMART

message to promote screening, talking openly,

‘know your normal’, reduce your risk and take

action NOW to help beat cancer

Who We Are

We are an information and support network for people affected by cancer and those who support patients and carers in the Yorkshire and Humber area.

Volunteer

If you want to help to improve cancer services for now and in the future please click here to find out ways you can support Yorkshire Cancer Community.

News / Events

Here you’ll find information about our events, updates and cancer stories as well as our latest newsletter.

About Yorkshire Cancer Community

Patient-led

Our charity is run by cancer patients and carers. Meet people who understand

Be Heard

Enabling views and experiences to be heard and used to improve cancer services in our region

Support

Supporting and uniting people and groups affected by all types of cancer

Information

Providing information on support groups, services and opportunities to participate

Our Cancer Type Pages

To help you find all the information about your cancer type in one place, we have created specific pages dedicated to the most common cancer types.

There, you will find information, charities, support groups and inspiring life stories all in one place.  Click here for more details.

Find a support group

A cancer diagnosis can be a lonely place, but you are not alone. Whether you’re a patient, family member, friend or carer, it often helps to speak to others who know from experience what you’re going through. Click here to find out which support groups are in your area.

Fundraising

As a small charity, we know how important it is to make the most out of every penny we receive.  By donating or raising funds, no matter how little, you become a vital part of our mission to support people affected by cancer.  Please visit our fundraising page to find out more. Click here to view.

Cancer SMART

We know that catching cancers at an earlier stage, greatly improves the chances of survival.

That’s why we’ve teamed up with West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliance to spread our important Cancer SMART message. Click here for more details.

Patient VIEW

If you have been affected by cancer, either as a patient, carer or service user, then we want to hear from you.  By sharing your lived experiences you can help to influence future decision-making within cancer care.  Why not join our panel and have your say?  Click here to find out more.

Newsletter

Our monthly newsletter VOICE is bursting with information, from patient stories, relevant news articles, what we’ve been up to, and upcoming events. Click here to view.