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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

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.

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

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

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

How Brits’ eating habits have changed in three decades

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How Brits’ eating habits have changed in three decades

30 years of cancer prevention

We’ve learnt a lot in 30 years. Melissa takes a look at the progress we have made towards understanding cancer prevention

New e-Learning course on cancer prevention

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New e-Learning course on cancer prevention

Why our new e-Learning course is a must for health professionals

Awareness not enough to prevent obesity

Ten years of YouGov surveys reveal that while awareness on the link between obesity and cancer is increasing, obesity rates still remain high in the UK

Life as a dietitian

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Life as a dietitian

Ever thought, ‘what do dietitians do?’ Marina gives us an insight

The 2.6 Challenge: saving UK charities

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The 2.6 Challenge: saving UK charities

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