CPAW 2025 diary
(Above) L–R: Kate Oldridge-Turner, Cat Smith MP, Melissa Dando
Alcohol and cancer: let’s talk – that’s the theme of this year’s Cancer Prevention Action Week. For 7 days on 23–29 June, we’re talking to politicians, giving radio interviews and speaking to experts about alcohol and cancer. Plus, we’ll be sharing news and views across our socials:
You can be involved too by signing our petition demanding a National Alcohol Strategy for England.
What’s coming up?
Monday 23 June
We’re tabling an Early Day Motion in support of Cancer Prevention Action Week.
Plus, listen out for us across local and national radio stations as our experts Dr Helen Croker, Kate Oldridge-Turner and Kendra Chow open the conversation about alcohol and cancer with listeners.
> Something special is dropping on our YouTube channel …
On the blog today: What Brits really know about alcohol and cancer
Tuesday 24 June
Be an influencer for a day! Amplify our message by downloading and sharing our key messages. Everything you need is in the CPAW 2025 toolkit.
On the blog today: Psychologist Prof Richard Cooke explains why alcohol remains popular among older drinkers while young people cut back
Wednesday 25 June
Listen up Keir! We’ll be at No 10 Downing St presenting our petition to UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. We’re also hoping that a supportive MP will table a question at Prime Minister’s Questions to raise the issue of alcohol and cancer directly with him and ask what is being done to tackle it.
On the blog today: Why is saying ‘No thanks’ so difficult when someone offers you a drink?
Thursday 26 June
Health professionals can be instrumental in helping individuals reset their relationship with alcohol and we’re supporting them with a free webinar on Alcohol and cancer risk: What every health professional needs to know. If you’re a GP, nurse, dietitian, oncologist or related health professional, sign up here.
Plus our new guide for health professionals offers advice on how to have conversations with patients and clients about alcohol and cancer.
> This Is Powerful podcast: Paul Sculfor takes to the mic again to talk to nutrition expert Dr Federica Amati about alcohol and cancer.
On the blog today: Britain and booze throughout history
Friday 27 June
Bag a freebie today. Whether it’s our alcohol factsheet to stick on the fridge, or our Men’s and Women’s health guides for you or a loved one, our health guides and booklets are free to download. Or fill in our quick order form and we’ll pop one in the post to you.
On the blog today: It’s mocktail Friday! Start your weekend early with some fizzy fruity creations
Saturday and Sunday 28–29 June
Time to take a breath … alcohol is a major part of how many of us socialise, relax and celebrate. But nearly 4% of cancer cases in the UK are down to alcohol – around 17,000 new cases every year.
We hope this Cancer Prevention Action Week has given you an insight into the risks we’re all taking when we drink.
Our research shows that most people don’t know that drinking any amount of alcohol increases the risk of 7 types of cancer.
Cancer Prevention Action Week is just the start. We want to spark an ongoing national debate: with friends, family – and within government – about alcohol and cancer so that everyone can make more informed choices about their health.
Latest from CPAW 2025
News and views from people involved in this year’s campaign
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Written by experts, based on the evidence: our health resources unmuddle the myths about alcohol and cancer
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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.