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Are more young people getting cancer?

Our Research Translation Manager Dr Vanessa Gordon-Dseagu looks at our new analysis of cancers occurring before the age of 50 and explores what might be driving changes in the number of new cases.

Healthy ideas for school lunchboxes

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Healthy ideas for school lunchboxes

Healthy school lunchbox ideas for children, with simple tips and nutritious recipes to keep them full and energised throughout the day.

Benchmarking government policies to enhance food environments in Asia

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Benchmarking government policies to enhance food environments in Asia

Nisha Arunatilake of the Institute of Policy Studies Sri Lanka reflects on how the SHAPE Asia project is applying World Cancer Research Fund International’s policy tools to assess food environment policies across five countries in the Asian region.

High soy intake in early-life linked to lower breast density

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High soy intake in early-life linked to lower breast density

New findings suggest that soy consumption during childhood and adolescence is associated with lower breast density in adulthood, a predictor of lower breast cancer risk.

Staying active after cancer: why the first year may need more support

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Staying active after cancer: why the first year may need more support

New research involved participants wearing an activity monitor to provide a picture of movement, sitting and sleep across everyday life.

Research gives mum hope after breast lump in pregnancy

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Research gives mum hope after breast lump in pregnancy

After finding a lump in her breast at six months pregnant, Sarah faced something no mother should have to experience: a newborn baby and a cancer diagnosis.

Are colon cancer subtypes linked to a greater risk of recurrence – and could diet be relevant?

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Are colon cancer subtypes linked to a greater risk of recurrence – and could diet be relevant?

A particular colon cancer subtype, imCMS4, was linked to the highest risk of recurrence, and a more ‘pro-inflammatory’ diet was associated with greater recurrence risk in this same subgroup.

Fun in the sun: planning a picnic to please everyone

A man and three children sit at a picnic table in a garden, eating and talking together. Surrounded by plants and trees, they enjoy bananas and oranges on the table—perfect examples of healthy picnic ideas for families to share outdoors.

Fun in the sun: planning a picnic to please everyone

Discover healthy picnic ideas for the whole family, including easy recipes, picnic essentials and fun ways to enjoy eating outdoors.

Could dairy processing help explain inconsistent findings on dairy consumption and breast cancer risk?

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Could dairy processing help explain inconsistent findings on dairy consumption and breast cancer risk?

A new review suggests the way dairy foods are processed may alter their chemistry in ways that could help explain the inconsistent findings on dairy intake and breast cancer risk.

Closing the gaps in cancer prevention

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Closing the gaps in cancer prevention

Schools, surgery and self-testing – three new studies explore how to deliver it where it’s needed most.

It’s time to show alcohol and junk food sponsorships the red card

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It’s time to show alcohol and junk food sponsorships the red card

Melissa Dando, Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer, explores how the promotion of health-harming products has come to dominate major sporting events, and what can be done to reclaim sport from industry influence.

“My sister’s breast cancer scare saved my life”

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“My sister’s breast cancer scare saved my life”

Meera was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2025 aged 37. She shares why women shouldn’t dismiss breast changes and explains how exercise supports her recovery.

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Preventing cancer. Saving lives

While society continues to search for a cure, our prevention and survival work helps people to live longer, healthier lives – free from the devastating effects of cancer.