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Alcohol increases bowel cancer risk across major tumour subtypes

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Alcohol increases bowel cancer risk across major tumour subtypes

The alcohol–cancer association looked broadly similar across MSI, CIMP, BRAF and KRAS tumour subtypes of bowel cancer.

The secret to healthy ageing: clues from the immune system of centenarians

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The secret to healthy ageing: clues from the immune system of centenarians

What can we learn about healthy ageing and evading disease from the immune system of people over 100 years old?

More than half of patients receiving cancer treatments had a history of obesity, finds study

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More than half of patients receiving cancer treatments had a history of obesity, finds study

A recent publication has provided valuable real-world data on obesity prevalence among people living with cancer.

Fundraiser runs London Marathon after losing parents to cancer

A person with a short curly hairstyle and glasses, wearing a pink crop top and red trousers, poses in a strong boxing stance against a plain white background—channelling the determination of Kemi Williams' London Marathon cancer fundraising story.

Fundraiser runs London Marathon after losing parents to cancer

A runner from South London is taking on the London Marathon in her parents’ memory.

Morning lark or night owl: the link between sleep traits and reproductive cancers

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Morning lark or night owl: the link between sleep traits and reproductive cancers

New research from the University of Ioannina builds on existing evidence which suggests that a later sleep chronotype may be associated with a higher risk of breast and ovarian cancer.

Physician connects with patients by running the London Marathon

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Physician connects with patients by running the London Marathon

WCRF’s Cancer Prevention Workshop receives CPD endorsement

WCRF’s Cancer Prevention Workshop receives CPD endorsement

Our online Cancer Prevention Workshop is CPD-endorsed by the Association for Nutrition, supporting professionals on diet and lifestyle.

Cancer survivor runs the London Marathon in memory of his dad

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Cancer survivor runs the London Marathon in memory of his dad

A man who was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma is running the London Marathon for prevention research.

From classroom to finish line: retired teacher to complete six world marathons

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From classroom to finish line: retired teacher to complete six world marathons

A retired schoolteacher from the Greater Houston area will complete the World Marathon Majors to help fund cancer prevention research.

Cape Town runner targets London Marathon inspired by her mum’s cancer journey

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Cape Town runner targets London Marathon inspired by her mum’s cancer journey

Raine Scott Anderson will run the TCS London Marathon following years of uncertainty after her mother’s neuroendocrine cancer diagnosis

Runner to complete World Marathon Majors for cancer prevention research

Val – A smiling woman holds up a finisher's medal in front of a Chicago Marathon backdrop, wearing a race number and sports kit.

Runner to complete World Marathon Majors for cancer prevention research

A runner from New York will take on the TCS London Marathon this April with a goal that extends far beyond the finish line

Vet turns grief into action with the London Marathon

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Vet turns grief into action with the London Marathon

A veterinarian from New Jersey will travel across the Atlantic Ocean to fundraise for cancer prevention research in her dad’s memory

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