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“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 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.

“The hardest part of my cancer journey was misinformation”

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“The hardest part of my cancer journey was misinformation”

After sharing her cancer diagnosis online, Sharron Moffatt was inundated with messages and claims about “natural” cures.

Misinformation is putting lives at risk, warns Dr Philippa Kaye

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Misinformation is putting lives at risk, warns Dr Philippa Kaye

GP and cancer survivor Dr Philippa Kaye explains what people can do to find trusted health information and advice.

Tackling misinformation: The truth about the great alcohol hoax

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Tackling misinformation: The truth about the great alcohol hoax

Discover why alcohol is linked to cancer, how industry messaging can mislead consumers, and what can be done to improve public awareness.

Can supplements help prevent cancer? What health professionals need to know

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Can supplements help prevent cancer? What health professionals need to know

Can supplements prevent cancer? Discover the latest evidence and learn why a food-first approach remains key to cancer prevention.

On the frontline: Supporting health professionals to counter misinformation on cancer

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On the frontline: Supporting health professionals to counter misinformation on cancer

Health misinformation can undermine cancer prevention. Discover how we are tackling the issue and supporting health professionals.

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