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
Diet, Nutrition, Physical Activity and Cancer: a Global Perspective
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.
Our Cancer Prevention Recommendations
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.
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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Preventing cancer. Saving lives
While society continues to search for a cure, our prevention and survival work helps people to live longer, healthier lives – free from the devastating effects of cancer.