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Following a vegetarian diet could lower cancer risk by 14%
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Following a vegetarian diet could lower cancer risk by 14%

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Eating everyday 'Cupboard Heroes' can save your life
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Eating everyday 'Cupboard Heroes' can save your life

New research from World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) reveals that 97% of Brits already own the foods that could help to prevent cancer

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A year in review
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A year in review

The Policy and Public Affairs team’s new year resolution for 2021 pledged to keep everyone updated on what we’ve been up to through blogs, vlogs and social media. As 2021 draws to a close, we reflect on our achievements

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Meet Sigourney Bell, co-founder of Black in Cancer
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Meet Sigourney Bell, co-founder of Black in Cancer

Sigourney aims to empower and encourage future Black Cancer leaders and reduce cancer disparities through education and advocacy

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New recipe book for people with cancer
Flavour & Nutrition cookbook

New recipe book for people with cancer

We join forces with Life Kitchen to launch second recipe book for cancer patients: Flavour & Nutrition.

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Coffee protects against liver cancer while alcohol is linked with numerous cancers
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Coffee protects against liver cancer while alcohol is linked with numerous cancers

Alcohol consumption is a major risk factor for several cancers including head & neck (mouth, pharynx, larynx), oesophageal and bowel cancer – as well as the more widely known links to breast and liver cancer

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Regular exercise improves quality of life in patients after surgery for oesophageal cancer

Regular exercise improves quality of life in patients after surgery for oesophageal cancer

Important new findings show that taking a regular exercise programme can improve quality of life in patients after surgery for oesophageal cancer

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Higher number of bowel and breast cancer cases can be prevented through lifestyle changes
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Higher number of bowel and breast cancer cases can be prevented through lifestyle changes

Two of the most common forms of cancer, colorectal and breast, may be more preventable than previous research studies have shown

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Rising alcohol consumption in East Africa linked to oesophageal cancer

Rising alcohol consumption in East Africa linked to oesophageal cancer

A new study, led by WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), has identified that alcohol consumption clearly contributes to oesophageal cancer risk in East Africa.

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Cancer risk from obesity differs for men and women
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Cancer risk from obesity differs for men and women

New research shows importance of where fat is on the body, with fat around the waist more dangerous for women

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A quarter of Brits affected by cancer this festive season
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A quarter of Brits affected by cancer this festive season

New YouGov figures reveal that almost a quarter of Brits (24%) will be affected by cancer this Christmas

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Meet Amanda Grant from Cook School
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Meet Amanda Grant from Cook School

Read about Junior Cooks Club – our new collaboration with Cook School

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