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Cancer facts & figures
Breast cancer
Over 1.1 million women worldwide diagnosed with breast cancer every year
Bowel cancer
Bowel cancer screening reduces the risk of dying from bowel cancer by 16 per cent
Obesity
Welcome to WCRF International
World Cancer Research Fund International (WCRF International) leads and unifies a global network of cancer charities dedicated to the prevention and control of cancer by means of healthy food and nutrition, physical activity and weight management.
In particular, WCRF International plays a leading role in directing and supporting the research activities of the WCRF global network.
Working with researchers, health professionals, policy makers and other health organisations throughout the world, we provide people with the information they need to make choices that can reduce their chances of developing cancer.
RFA Programme
The Request for Application Programme (RFA) is a new stream of funding to the WCRF International Grant Programme.
Policy Report
Our new policy report will help set the policy agenda for diet, physical activity and cancer. Find out more.
Supporting Research
Find out more about our Research Programmes and how to apply, plus see examples of some of our recently funded research.
Expert Report
Our expert report, launched in November 2007, the largest report of its kind ever published, focuses on diet, physical activity and the prevention of cancer. Find out more and order a copy.
Who are WCRF International?
WCRF International is the umbrella association for a network of charities focusing on cancer prevention. Find out more about who we are and what we do.
Continuous Update
We will be updating the evidence on diet and cancer into the future with our continuous update project, in liaison with Imperial College London. Find out more and register your interest.
