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Latest news, updates and blogs from World Cancer Research Fund.

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Countries heading to UN have chance to be bolder on cancer

This year’s UN High-Level Meeting focuses on NCDs. It’s an opportunity for countries to make cancer prevention a priority, so what commitments are we advocating for?

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Some fruits and vegetables better than others?
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Some fruits and vegetables better than others?

There is a story in the news today about how some fruits and vegetables may be better for us than others.

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Breast cancer and vitamin supplements
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Breast cancer and vitamin supplements

You might have seen some coverage in the news about a new study suggesting vitamin pills may reduce risk of cancer.

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Rising alcohol consumption in East Africa linked to oesophageal cancer
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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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Number of preventable cancer cases rises by 8,000
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Number of preventable cancer cases rises by 8,000

Latest UK data from 2019–2020 shows a significant increase in preventable cancer cases.

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