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Preventing cancer, saving lives

Our UK strategy boldly sets out how we aim to reduce preventable cancers significantly through research, public engagement and policy influence

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Supporting Walk 100

Award-winning comedy creator Richard Franks is adding his voice to our February fundraising campaign

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International Childhood Cancer Day 2026
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International Childhood Cancer Day 2026

We’re marking International Childhood Cancer Day by highlighting our research programmes across our network of charities that are dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people

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Comedian behind viral ‘mum’ character supports Walk 100 challenge
Richard Franks – Photo by Karla Gowlett

Comedian behind viral ‘mum’ character supports Walk 100 challenge

Award-winning comedy creator, Richard Franks, is stepping up for cancer prevention by supporting Walk 100 Miles in February.

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We welcome the National Cancer Plan for England
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We welcome the National Cancer Plan for England

World Cancer Research Fund welcomes the publication of the National Cancer Plan for England, launched on World Cancer Day

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National Cancer Plan for England

The UK government announced its new plan for reducing the burden of cancer in England on World Cancer Day. We broadly welcome the proposals, although there’s still work to do.

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Try a new recipe

We have hundreds of healthy dishes to try for all different tastes

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Cook Through Cancer

Free online cookery classes for people affected by cancer

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Our Recommendations

Our prescription to help you reduce your risk of cancer

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Our research and policy work

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Our Global Cancer Update Programme

Our flagship research work has transformed the field of cancer prevention

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Our grant programmes

We fund innovative and original research globally

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Influencing policy

We want cancer prevention to be a top priority for governments

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Run for us

Lace up your trainers and raise money for cancer prevention

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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.