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

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Why prevention must lead the way after the 4th UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and mental health

We were in New York to advocate for cancer prevention at the United Nations. World leaders met to discuss how to reduce the global burden of non-communicable diseases.

What are the next steps?
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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World Cancer Research Fund at the Labour Party conference
Labour Party conference in Liverpool, 2024

World Cancer Research Fund at the Labour Party conference

How did World Cancer Research Fund get on when we visited the 2024 Labour Party Conference in Liverpool to talk about cancer prevention?

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New guidance for people living with and beyond breast and colorectal cancer
CUP Reports launch

New guidance for people living with and beyond breast and colorectal cancer

Reports synthesise evidence on diet, nutrition, physical activity and body weight, for people with breast or colorectal cancer, plus highlight research gaps

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