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New study shows dietary cholesterol intake increases bladder cancer risk

Weight gain linked to poorer survival rate for bowel and breast cancer patients

Weight gain linked to poorer survival rate for bowel and breast cancer patients

Important new findings show that a higher BMI means an increase in death rate for people with breast or bowel cancer.

Putting plantain on the menu: the African and Caribbean Eatwell Guide

Putting plantain on the menu: the African and Caribbean Eatwell Guide

Black African and Caribbean people have a higher risk of developing heart disease and some cancers. So why does health advice not include common African and Caribbean food?

Folic acid fortification of flour introduced in the UK

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Folic acid fortification of flour introduced in the UK

With nearly half of pregnancies unplanned, the UK has decided to fortify flour with folic acid to reduce the risk of certain defects in babies

Following a vegetarian diet could lower cancer risk by 14%

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Following a vegetarian diet could lower cancer risk by 14%

Eating everyday 'Cupboard Heroes' can save your life

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

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

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

New recipe book for people with cancer

New recipe book for people with cancer

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

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

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

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