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Why prevention must lead the way after the 4th UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and mental health

We were in New York to advocate for cancer prevention at the United Nations. World leaders met to discuss how to reduce the global burden of non-communicable diseases.

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Behind the recipes: Gopi’s inspiration for Cook Through Cancer

Gopi holding up a cookbook titled Cook Through Cancer in a modern kitchen.

Behind the recipes: Gopi’s inspiration for Cook Through Cancer

Nutritionist Gopi shares her inspiration for the Cook Through Cancer cookbook and how she approached developing recipes for people affected by cancer

Turning evidence into action: insights from our Policy Advisory Group

A collage of six people:: Michelle Halligan, Professor Shiriki Kumanyika, Dr Henry Li, Dr Feisul Mustapha, Dr Pubudu Sumanasekara, and Dr Si Thu Win Tin

Turning evidence into action: insights from our Policy Advisory Group

We ask our Policy Advisory Group to share insights on how best to steer policy and action in cancer prevention worldwide

5 ways the UK government can be bolder on cancer prevention

We explore where the UK government needs to go further to realise its manifesto commitment to shift from sickness to prevention

The importance of pilot and feasibility studies

A group of five professionals sits around a table in a modern office, engaged in a discussion. They are smiling and appear to be collaborating, with documents and a laptop on the table.

The importance of pilot and feasibility studies

Researchers use these studies to identify and explore potential challenges before a main trial begins

Why prevention must lead the way after the fourth UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and mental health

Inside the UN High-Level Meeting for NCDs: A large conference room filled with people listening to speakers at a panel discussion; two screens display three women presenting at the front of the room.

Why prevention must lead the way after the fourth UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and mental health

We were in New York to advocate for cancer prevention, where world leaders met to discuss how to reduce the global burden of non-communicable diseases

Try our quiz on 1990s food trends

Try our quiz on 1990s food trends

What were those delicious toastable pastry snacks called? What curry-based song was released for the World Cup in 1998?

How a lifetime of data provides lifelines for cancer research

Prof Janet Cade and colleagues celebrate 30 years of the Women's Cohort Study

How a lifetime of data provides lifelines for cancer research

Three decades ago, we funded an exciting project on women’s health. 30 years later, scientists and women from the study gathered to look back on what the UK Women’s Cohort Study has achieved

What helps bowel cancer survivors eat healthily and stay active after treatment?

What helps bowel cancer survivors eat healthily and stay active after treatment?

Research in the Netherlands is providing a better picture of the challenges people with bowel cancer face, and what can motivate them towards better health

Supporting breastfeeding for healthy beginnings, hopeful futures

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Supporting breastfeeding for healthy beginnings, hopeful futures

Dr Ioana Vlad, our Senior Policy Research Manager, looks at why investment in policies to promote, protect and support breastfeeding is a win for all

Triple bowel cancer tragedy drives the Beard and the Twiglet on

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Triple bowel cancer tragedy drives the Beard and the Twiglet on

When James Radford, aka the Beard, got married it was one of the happiest days of his life. But someone was missing from that special day

We applaud launch of 10-year Health Plan, but there are still shortcomings

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We applaud launch of 10-year Health Plan, but there are still shortcomings

While the UK government’s big health announcement had some good points, we think they could do much more

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors

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New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors

The CO21 CHALLENGE Trial shows that exercise after colon cancer treatment resulted in longer disease-free survival

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