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How we help health professionals like you

Our Research and Health Information teams support a wide range of health professionals in sharing our cancer prevention message. Find out more about this area of our work.

Melissa Mogor wins BNF award

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Melissa Mogor wins BNF award

WCRF’s Survivorship Programme Manager recognised for her work to encourage healthy eating among people living with and beyond cancer.

Nutrition and lifestyle FAQs ‘fill the gap’ in provision from healthcare professionals

Only 1 in 2 over-55s aware alcohol increases cancer risk

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Only 1 in 2 over-55s aware alcohol increases cancer risk

Leading cancer prevention and survival charity highlights low awareness of the links between alcohol and cancer in new poll.

New study shows dietary cholesterol intake increases bladder cancer risk

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New study shows dietary cholesterol intake increases bladder cancer risk

Research from World Cancer Research Fund shows that cholesterol can increase the risk of bladder cancer in men

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

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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

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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

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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

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