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  • Cancer Stories: World Cancer Day
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Cancer Stories: World Cancer Day

The Leeds Cancer Centre is more than just a hospital for Leeds.

We are one of the largest comprehensive cancer centres in the country, caring for patients across Yorkshire. We offer a specialist cancer service and world-leading research, while also providing emotional, physical and psychological support for our patients and their loved ones.

Around 250 people a week come to our hospitals to be given a diagnosis of cancer. Our teams do everything they can to support every patient and their families during this incredibly difficult time.

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"This incredible exhibition has been coordinated by Leeds Hospitals Charity for World Cancer Day and shows you what cancer care looks like in Leeds right now. It gives you the opportunity to step into the shoes of patients, clinicians and researchers through their lived experiences."

- Dame Linda Pollard DBE DL Hon LLD, Trust Chair 2013-2025

"Cancer is a disease that touches all our lives. Although cancer survival has doubled over the last four decades, we want to go further and accelerate progress to make the biggest difference for our patients.

"The exhibition showcases the outstanding research we do, and a fantastic range of benefits to patients from an amazing group of people. This is only possible through the support of the Leeds Hospitals Charity." 

- Professor David Sebag-Montefiore, Audrey and Stanley Burton Professor of Clinical Oncology and Health Research; Director of Leeds Cancer Research Centre

We want to share our journey with you, as we continue to improve care for our patients today and into the future.

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Cancer Stories: Dr Nisha Sharma

Cancer Stories: Dr Nisha Sharma

Dr Sharma, is a member of several national breast screening committees and is driving innovation at Leeds Hospitals Read more

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Updated: 1st April, 2026

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Cancer Stories: Dr Michelle Kwok-Williams

Cancer Stories: Dr Michelle Kwok-Williams

Dr Michelle Kwok-Williams is a Consultant Clinical Oncologist at Leeds Cancer Centre. She also runs Unity - The After Cure Choir. Read more

Published: 1st February, 2023

Updated: 1st April, 2026

Author: Joanna Parker

Cancer Stories: Michael

Cancer Stories: Michael

58-year-old Leeds local Michael had 35 sessions of radiotherapy and three cycles of chemotherapy. He got the all-clear in February 2022. Read more

Published: 1st February, 2023

Updated: 1st April, 2026

Author: Joanna Parker

Cancer Stories: Dr Lucy Stead

Cancer Stories: Dr Lucy Stead

Dr Lucy Stead is Associate Professor in Brain Cancer Biology at the University of Leeds, with a focus on glioblastoma. Read more

Published: 1st February, 2023

Updated: 1st April, 2026

Author: Joanna Parker

Cancer Stories: Louis

Cancer Stories: Louis

Louis, 21, was diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma aged 18 months. After a drug trial, he was cancer free the following year Read more

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Updated: 1st April, 2026

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Cancer Stories: Judy

Cancer Stories: Judy

Retired teacher Judy was diagnosed with rectal cancer in 2019. After taking part in a clinical trial, three-years later she was given the all clear. Read more

Published: 1st February, 2023

Updated: 1st April, 2026

Author: Joanna Parker

Cancer Stories: Jean

Cancer Stories: Jean

Jean has been cared for at Leeds Cancer Centre since she was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2010. Read more

Published: 1st February, 2023

Updated: 1st April, 2026

Author: Joanna Parker

Cancer Stories: Jacqui

Cancer Stories: Jacqui

Choreographer and dance teacher Jacqui had surgery to treat melanoma in 1993; 17 years later the cancer returned. Read more

Published: 1st February, 2023

Updated: 1st April, 2026

Author: Joanna Parker

Cancer Stories: Bereavement Nurse Helen

Cancer Stories: Bereavement Nurse Helen

Leeds Hospitals Charity helps fund Helen’s role as a Bereavement Nurse. She supports inpatients, relatives, friends and staff at Leeds Hospitals Read more

Published: 1st February, 2023

Updated: 1st April, 2026

Author: Joanna Parker

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