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World Cancer REsearch Fund at Downing Street

We delivered our petition to 10 Downing Street

As part of Cancer Prevention Action Week 2025, we handed in a letter and petition signed by more than 2,400 people to the Prime Minister.

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Why are cancer cases increasing in women but not men in the UK? 
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Why are cancer cases increasing in women but not men in the UK? 

Dr Vanessa Gordon-Dseagu – a consultant with our Research Interpretation Team – looks at our new UK cancer data which shows a worrying trend of rising rates of bowel, breast and lung cancer among UK women

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The Research Interpretation team’s year in numbers
Sarah Kefyalew presents at World Cancer Congress 2024

The Research Interpretation team’s year in numbers

As 2024 draws to a close, the World Cancer Research Fund International’s Research Interpretation team reflect on this year’s achievements – including the highs and lows – and what we can expect in 2025

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Reflecting on 2024: a year of transition and expansion
World Cancer Research Fund International's Policy and Public Affairs team

Reflecting on 2024: a year of transition and expansion

As we wrap up 2024, our Policy and Public Affairs team reflects on a productive and busy year

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Dealing with bereavement at Christmas 
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Dealing with bereavement at Christmas 

Michael Clark, our Head of Legacy and In-memory Development, gives his personal take on how to deal with missing someone you love during the festive season

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Breaking new ground: our first grants in Ghana and on brain cancer among £4m of research
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Breaking new ground: our first grants in Ghana and on brain cancer among £4m of research

19 new grants awarded including debut grants in Ghana, Iceland and Mexico, and 6 projects on breast cancer, with important study looking at POPs

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Peak activity at certain times could play ‘crucial role’ in cutting bowel cancer risk
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Peak activity at certain times could play ‘crucial role’ in cutting bowel cancer risk

Physical activity across the day – with a peak early in the morning and late in the evening – linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer in new research funded by us

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How to check your mouth for cancer – when getting to see a dentist is hard
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How to check your mouth for cancer – when getting to see a dentist is hard

Almost half of all mouth cancers are preventable. Know what to look for

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House of Lords committee calls for radical government action to transform ‘broken food system’
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House of Lords committee calls for radical government action to transform ‘broken food system’

UK government under pressure to address public health emergency of unhealthy diets and rising obesity, as new report demands action on UPFs and industry interference in food

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Lifestyle patterns reduce breast cancer risk
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Lifestyle patterns reduce breast cancer risk

Women who follow our Cancer Prevention Recommendations proven to have lower risk of developing breast cancer

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The Cure rock for cancer prevention
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The Cure rock for cancer prevention

World Cancer Research Fund thrilled to receive donations from the sale of limited-edition guitars designed by The Cure

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WCRF releases Budget-friendly cookbook
Budget-friendly recipes: Good for you, good for the planet

WCRF releases Budget-friendly cookbook

Our newest cookbook features 10 delicious recipes that are healthy for you and the planet

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Alcohol causes cancer – so how can we galvanise governments to act?
Kendra at WCC 2024

Alcohol causes cancer – so how can we galvanise governments to act?

How should sales of alcohol be regulated? How can we make more people aware of the risk of cancer from drinking alcohol?

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