Useful reading for health professionals
Quick links to expert scientific content on key cancer and diet topics, plus links to relevant charities and other organisations.
World Cancer Research Fund expertise
The world’s largest, most authoritative and up-to-date source of scientific research on cancer prevention and survivorship through diet, nutrition, physical activity and cancer.
WCRF’s 10 Cancer Prevention Recommendations are based on the latest scientific research about how to reduce cancer risk.
Read our latest publications on key issues relating to the wider implementation of effective policies to promote healthy diets, and reduce obesity and non-communicable diseases.
The increasing cancer burden is due to several factors, including population growth and ageing, as well as the changing prevalence of certain causes of cancer linked to social and economic development including diet, nutrition and physical activity. Learn about global cancer trends and statistics.
Expert insights
Created for students and professionals in health and medicine, leading experts explore how diet, nutrition, lifestyle and societal factors can affect cancer risk and treatment.
Watch our series of videos on each topic:
Lifestyle and nutrition factors in cancer risk
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Health inequalities and cancer outcomes
Explore how the social determinants of health can shape cancer risk, treatment experiences and outcomes.
Professor Sir Michael Marmot, Director of the Institute of Health Equity at University College London, and Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health
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Metabolism and cancer
Learn about the role of metabolism and poor metabolic fitness in influencing cancer risk. What can health professionals do to improve metabolic fitness?
Dr Steve Wootton, Associate Professor in Nutrition in Medicine at the University of Southampton
Understanding the evidence
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Epidemiological evidence in cancer research
Discover the reasons and benefits of different epidemiological approaches to examining scientific evidence and how these apply to cancer and diet.
Dr Helen Croker, Assistant Director of Research and Policy at World Cancer Research Fund
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The Cancer Update Programme – CUP Global
Hear from a panel member from The Global Cancer Update Programme (CUP Global) and how this programme works to validate scientific evidence.
Professor Ellen Copson, Professor of Medical Oncology at the University of Southampton
Navigating conversations about lifestyle with patients
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Patient conversations under time constraints
Learn some of the techniques for handling conversations with patients when you have limited time
Dr William Bird, GP, Chief Executive of Intelligent Health
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The CHANGE model
Hear about the CHANGE model and how it can be used to support conversations about lifestyle change.
Dr Jennie Bee, GP, South East London
Nutritional support and advice for patients
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Guidance on colorectal and breast cancer patients
Learn about the guidance from World Cancer Research Fund for people with colorectal cancer and breast cancer.
Professor Ellen Copson, Professor of Medical Oncology at the University of Southampton
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Supporting patients during treatment
Learn useful steps for assessing the nutritional support needs for your patient during cancer treatment.
Lucy Eldridge, Head of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Royal Marsden Hospital
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Supporting patients after treatment
Explore how to help patients following cancer treatment with nutritional support.
Lucy Eldridge, Head of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Royal Marsden Hospital
Professor Clare Collins talks about research dietetics
Prof Clare Collins is Director of the Food and Nutrition Program at the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) and a Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Newcastle in Australia. She loves nutrition and does a lot of research related to healthy eating to improve health and wellbeing. She has published over 250 research papers and supervised lots of budding researchers and research studies.
Clare is passionate about nutrition communication and loves translating the latest scientific evidence into practical strategies that help people to adopt and enjoy healthier eating habits.
Other organisations
“We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.”
“We’re the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. Our vision is a future where nobody dies of the disease.”
“We fund scientists, doctors and nurses to help beat cancer sooner. Our vision is to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured.”
“Penny Brohn UK is a national charity, funded by public donations, that provides free, integrative care to everyone living with cancer, before, during and after treatment.”
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