Cancer Research UK

Susanne Lyon with her beloved mum Shirley

Swimming teacher to take the plunge at an aquatic grueller in memory of her mum Charles Graham

Hundreds fewer cancers were diagnosed in Wigan in 2020

Hundreds of 'missing' cancer diagnoses in Wigan in 2020 Katie Williams

Bowel cancer test

People urged to test for bowel cancer Sian Jones

Wigan Warriors have raised over £25,000 for Cancer Research UK

Warriors raise over £25,000 for Cancer Research UK Amos Wynn

Experts warn that these common foods can increase cancer risk Daniel Mcneil

Race for Life raises money for research into cancer treatments

Time to get moving as Cancer Research UK's Race for Life returns to Wigan Gaynor Clarke

Alyssa, 15, received her Star Award after being diagnosed with leukaemia

Health Inspirational Wigan youngsters can now be nominated for charity award Gaynor Clarke

Camden brewery has launched a new drink

Camden Town Brewery x Fawcett Society launch Arsenal women’s pint glass Christine Emelone

Best of Lancashire 2022 awards. Charity Fundraiser of the Year Winner Carolyn Cross (left).

Wigan charity superstar mum crowned Fund-raiser of the Year Charles Graham

PICTURE SPECIAL: Wigan school hosts its own Race for Life Michelle Adamson

People are being urged to donate their unwanted clothes to the appeal

Wigan residents urged to donate unwanted items to help children beat cancer Gaynor Clarke

Mayor of Wigan, Coun Marie Morgan, cuts the cake

Cash rolls in for Cancer Research UK as Wigan care home holds fun day Holly Pritchard

An emergency presentation is when a diagnosis is given within 30 days of a hospital admission and does not include more managed routes, such as cancer screening or through a GP.

More emergency cancer patients in Wigan than pre-pandemic Andrew Dowdeswell

Anchor, St Clement's Court

Wigan retirement scheme hosts fund-raiser with auction and cake sale Gaynor Clarke

Lyndsey Sohe after "braving the shave" at Belong Wigan, where she works

Wigan cancer survivor honours her parents with charity head shave Gaynor Clarke

Steve Tickle and Spencer Anglesea who is the club captain for this year. He has chosen Cancer Reserach to donate any proceeds raised to as his father passed away in September 2021 of brain cancer and his friend, Steve Tickle, has had treatment for throat cancer. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Health Wiganers hold marathon golf event for charitable cause Holly Pritchard

Manager, Vicky Smallwood with tenants, Ken Senior and Lil Bayliss.

Wigan retirement scheme to hold fundraiser event Holly Pritchard

The Government introduced a new Faster Diagnostic Standard target last year for 75 per cent of people on certain cancer-related referrals to receive either a diagnosis or the all-clear within 28 days.

Wigan's hospitals are failing to meet new Government cancer waiting time targets Patrick Jack

Wigan Race for Life at Haigh Woodland Park. Wigan Warriors L-R Rachel Thompson, Patrick Mago, Liam Byrne and Georgia Wilson.

PICTURES: Cancer Research UK's Race for Life in Wigan Gaynor Clarke

Last year's Race for Life at Haigh Woodland Park

Last chance to sign up for Cancer Research UK's Race for Life event in Wigan Gaynor Clarke

Peter Kay's Dance For Life is coming to the North West

Peter Kay's Dance For Life: Extra tickets on sale for North West venues Jon Peake

Cancer Research UK's Race For Life events are open to all

Charity's rallying call to get active for Wigan's Race For Life Gaynor Clarke

Lesley Watmough thanks her friends and family for sponsoring her every year

Survivor celebrates 10 years cancer-free at Wigan's Race for Life Gaynor Clarke

Race For Life at Pennington Park

IN PICTURES: Race For Life 2021 at Pennington Flash Country Park Jon Peake

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 Claire Schofield

GALLERY: 25 pictures of Wigan Race for Life Michelle Adamson

Karen Kelly

Kelly’s heroes raise £10k in Georgia’s memory Post reporter

Karen Kelly

News Karen inspiring runners to take part in Race For Life Henry Widdas, Communities Content Page Manager

Race For Life is returning to Haigh Woodland Park

Race For Life events return to Wigan borough this autumn after pandemic cancella... Gaynor Clarke

Dr Linda Harris

Doctor’s 10-peak challenge for cancer charity Gaynor Clarke

Dog-owners are invited to submit photos of their pets to find winners across six themes

Celebrity judges join charity contest in hunt for Britain’s next top dog Iain Lynn

Swiss-based band Good News Inc featuring Paul Cross

Wigan mum's charity Big Gig back online for its greatest show yet Charles Graham

The Stay At Home messaging employed by the Government during the coronavirus crisis could have "sent a strong message to the public that cancer can wait", an expert has warned

People ‘put off seeking help’ for cancer symptoms during lockdown Ella Pickover

Maddison has remained fiercely positive throughout her treatment

Community rallies around Wigan teenager after rare cancer diagnosis Liam Soutar

Dennis Adelsberg with Richard Petherick's widow Joanne. Picture courtesy of QLocal Ormskirk

Great-grandfather, 90, takes on tough run to raise money in memory of friend Gaynor Clarke

Ryan Fletcher with mum Janine

Wigan schoolboy's hairy mission is a fund-raising success Gaynor Clarke

Tom Blakeley on his bike

Wigan schoolboy inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore to help other people Gaynor Clarke

Race For Life participants at Haigh Woodland Park in 2019

Dates announced for Race For Life events to return to Wigan and Leigh Gaynor Clarke

Katie Norris

Wigan mum's mission to help fund cancer research after beating disease Gaynor Clarke

Jean and Lottie

Cancer Research donates signed Latics shirt to boost Wiganer's fund-raising Liam Soutar

You can donate your Tesco Clubcard points to help people in need - here’s how Ethan Shone

Why we’re supporting Cancer Research UK

Ad Feature Wigan couple double donation to cancer charity after tragedy By The Newsroom

Jean and Lottie

'One woman and her dog': Cancer survivor and pet pooch embark on charity walking... Liam Soutar