Researchers from The University of Manchester are recruiting lung cancer patients from around the North West to take part in a study to look at the online information available in the hope of enabling people to catch it earlier.

Look Good Feel Better focuses predominantly upon the after-effects of cancer on a woman’s appearance – something which no other cancer charity currently does

A terminally ill Manchester mother is having her bucket list made a reality thanks to her best friend, who will be shaving her hair off for charity later this month.

Dawn Wilson left her job as in sales and marketing last year to set up the Joshua Wilson Brain Tumour Charity.

The new Mayor-elect of Wigan is using the inspiration of her late brother to ensure she can do all she can to help people in the area.

Manchester cancer sufferers could soon receive better treatment and improved prognosis with a ground-breaking service in Greater Manchester’s fight against the disease.

Football-mad fans got a chance to play the part of a Premier League player for the day in the Christie Dream Team Cup at Old Trafford yesterday.

Alex Waddington has sported the multi-coloured male version of the sportswear ‘meggings’ for his morning commuting run after his father Richard died just ten days after being diagnosed with cancer in January.

Daniel Tucker, 27, from Blackpool, works at Victoria Hospital but will tackle the 10km course in bridal attire in aid of the charity Gift of a Wedding.

Manchester comedian Jason Manford has released a moving statement following the tragic death of teenage cancer fundraiser Stephen Sutton, who has passed away peacefully in his sleep.

Royle Family star Caroline Aherne revealed today she has been fighting cancer – for a third time.