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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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Vegetarian diets and cancer

A major new study funded by World Cancer Research Fund has revealed how non-meat diets may help reduce the risk of specific cancer types

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Runner takes on three-month marathon challenge in memory of best friend
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Runner takes on three-month marathon challenge in memory of best friend

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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
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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 have hundreds of healthy dishes to try for all different tastes

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Cook Through Cancer
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Cook Through 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

Our Global Cancer Update Programme
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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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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.