Cancer charity clinician allays breast cancer fears
Cancer Research UK advice after Angelina Jolie revealed she has had a double mastectomy to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer:
Race for Life in Scarborough
Our region's first Race for Life of the year took place in Scarborough.
Lung cancer rises in women
The number of women getting lung cancer in Yorkshire and the Humber is rising.
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Hundreds on their marks for Race for Life
With the Race for Life season well underway, there were perfect conditions at the Knavesmire as hundreds of women joined in to walk, jog and run the five kilometre course. York Racecourse was a sea of pink for the day - all in aid of Cancer Research UK. Sally Simpson reports.
Cancer charity clinician allays breast cancer fears
Cancer Research UK advice after Angelina Jolie revealed she has had a double mastectomy to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer:
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Mountaineer raises thousands for Cancer Research
Phil Purdy from Halifax has raised £120,000 so far by climbing Everest for Cancer Research UK. He battled treacherous conditions to scale the mountain on a day when nine other climbers lost their lives. He is hoping to raise £135,000.
Video: Jane McDonald at Wakefield Race for Life
Jane McDonald speaking to Calendar, just after starting this year's Wakefield Race for Life. Find out more about the event here.
Award for Little Stars
Two young boys from West Yorkshire who became best friends while being treated for cancer at St James's hospital have been given Little Star awards for their bravery during treatment. Callum Sharp and Ben Merriman were invited to a party at London Zoo to receive their awards.
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Jane McDonald starts the Wakefield Race for Life
Wakefield Race for Life
Thousands of women have taken part in a Race for Life event at Wakefield to raise money for Cancer Research. You can find out more about the work done by Cancer Research here
Calendar's Lisa Adlam receives top charity award
Top cancer charity award for Calendar
Calendar News received a national award from Cancer Research UK today in recognition of our outstanding contribution to the cause. The charity’s annual Flame of Hope Awards recognise the remarkable support from people from all walks of life.
Calendar scooped the Media Supporter of the Year accolade, beating off stiff competition from across the UK. Lisa Adlam picked up the award this lunchtime at a special ceremony in London hosted by Cancer Research UK’s Chairman, Michael Pragnell.