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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.

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.

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.

“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.

Celebrating 20 years of progress with the Mexican Teachers’ Cohort

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Celebrating 20 years of progress with the Mexican Teachers’ Cohort

Over 20 years, the Mexican Teachers’ Cohort has followed more than 115,000 women working in Mexico’s public education system, generating evidence on health and disease risk factors.

Why might ‘morning people’ have lower breast cancer risk?

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Why might ‘morning people’ have lower breast cancer risk?

New findings improve our understanding of how sleep-related behaviour may influence breast cancer risk.

House of Commons Committee calls for the UK Government to ‘stand up to food industry’

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House of Commons Committee calls for the UK Government to ‘stand up to food industry’

World Cancer Research Fund responds to the Committee’s report urging bold action to fix the UK’s food environment and tackle obesity.

Celebrating Cancer Prevention Action Week success

We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported this year’s Cancer Prevention Action Week: Science Not Fiction. 

Can you trust what you read about cancer and diet on social media?

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Can you trust what you read about cancer and diet on social media?

During Cancer Prevention Action Week, more than 30 online health professionals and experts backed our Science Not Fiction campaign – and helped explain why health misinformation is a serious public health problem.

Swiss student continues life in the mountains with cancer

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Swiss student continues life in the mountains with cancer

A man diagnosed with an ultra-rare cancer is embracing life between specialist “bunker” radiation treatment several floors below a hospital.

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