More breast cancer-related research grants
Using mindfulness to reduce stress in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy
This study assesses the effect of a 6-week online mindfulness program on stress reduction and related symptoms in women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer
Identification of metabolic signatures related to stress and breast cancer risk and survival
This study examines the associations between self-reported stress and breast cancer risk and survival, and then identify novel blood markers of stress
Mapping the impact of obesity on the normal breast
This study examines how postmenopausal obesity affects breast cancer risk by analyzing breast tissue changes and testing anti-obesity drugs
More INSPIRE Research Challenge projects
Exploring the mechanisms linking sleep patterns and breast cancer risk
This INSPIRE project shed light on how being a morning person may help reduce breast cancer risk, identifying 2 proteins that could play a key role.
Identification of metabolic signatures related to stress and breast cancer risk and survival
This study examines the associations between self-reported stress and breast cancer risk and survival, and then identify novel blood markers of stress
Life-S-Can: clinical tool to screen and improve cancer survivorship care and quality of life
This INSPIRE project will create a tool to evaluate body composition, physical activity, diet, alcohol, smoking, sleep and psychosocial distress in cancer survivors
More research into colorectal cancer
Comprehensive assessment, validation and causal identification of dietary exposures and cancer risk
Konstantinos Tsilidis’s research uses nutrient-wide association studies to look at lung, breast, colorectal and prostate cancers
Investigating colorectal cancer in young adults
We’re funding a new research project into the role of overweight/obesity, diabetes, diet, and physical inactivity in early-onset colorectal cancer
Sleep quality, fatigue and inflammation after colorectal cancer treatment
We’re funding a new research project to quantify and understand how daily eating and physical behaviour patterns are associated with sleep quality, fatigue and inflammation in people with colorectal cancer
Latest research-related news and blogs
New major cancer prevention report on dietary and lifestyle patterns
World Cancer Research Fund International launches major new report today on the role of Dietary and Lifestyle Patterns (DLPs) for cancer prevention
Plant-based diets: eating for our health and the planet
The term plant-based has increased in popularity recently, and for good reason! But what are plant-based diets? Can they promote health for ourselves and the planet?
Charity welcomes UK government’s announcement of National Cancer Plan on World Cancer Day
New cancer plan for England aims to reduce the number of lives lost to cancer and improve survival rates
More INSPIRE grants
Insulin resistance as driver of myosteatosis in colorectal cancer
This study explores if insulin resistance drives fat accumulation in muscles, and worsen the prognosis of people with colorectal cancer
How high-intensity exercise and fibre affect immunotherapy outcomes for patients with melanoma
This trial will explore the effects of a high-fibre diet and high-intensity exercise on the gut microbiome, immune function and immunotherapy outcomes in melanoma patients
Night shift work and the risk of testicular cancer and ovarian cancer
The ON-Shift project will explore the relationship between night shift work and the risk of testicular and ovarian cancers using data from studies in France and Denmark
More research aimed at helping those living with and beyond cancer
Exercise and lifestyle intervention for adolescents with cancer
World Cancer Research Fund is funding a new research project into whether physical exercise intervention and lifestyle counselling can help teenagers with cancer
Can a diet rich in polyphenols improve the health of breast cancer survivors?
We’re funding a new research project into whether a diet rich in polyphenols is related to better health among breast cancer survivors
Examining the link between lifestyle, immune-related tumour characteristics and colorectal cancer recurrence
How lifestyle and immune-related tumour characteristics impact the recurrence of large bowel cancer, with the goal of developing personalised prevention guidelines
Latest news and blogs
Time to be bold and prioritise prevention at UN High-Level Meeting
This year’s UN High-Level Meeting focuses on NCDs. It’s an opportunity to make cancer prevention a priority, so what are we advocating for?
New major cancer prevention report on dietary and lifestyle patterns
World Cancer Research Fund International launches major new report today on the role of Dietary and Lifestyle Patterns (DLPs) for cancer prevention
Putting human rights at the heart of cancer prevention
Suzanne Zhou, from the McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer, says cancer prevention advocates must engage with human rights law to maximise the co-benefits of human rights and cancer prevention policies
More prostate cancer research
Impact of dietary energy restriction and exercise on prostate cancer patients
This study will use a newly method to compare the impact of eating less food versus daily exercise on muscle, prostate, and prostate tumour growth responses
Impact of sleep on the development of reproductive system cancers
This INSPIRE project will use data from the UK Biobank and genome-wide association studies to examine the relationship between sleep habits, sleep medications, and the risk of prostate and endometrial cancers
Helping prostate cancer survivors in disadvantaged areas
A study, funded by WCRF, of the feasibility of a nurse-led behaviour change intervention to increase activity for prostate cancer survivors
Latest news and blogs
Time to be bold and prioritise prevention at UN High-Level Meeting
This year’s UN High-Level Meeting focuses on NCDs. It’s an opportunity to make cancer prevention a priority, so what are we advocating for?
New major cancer prevention report on dietary and lifestyle patterns
World Cancer Research Fund International launches major new report today on the role of Dietary and Lifestyle Patterns (DLPs) for cancer prevention
Putting human rights at the heart of cancer prevention
Suzanne Zhou, from the McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer, says cancer prevention advocates must engage with human rights law to maximise the co-benefits of human rights and cancer prevention policies
More colorectal cancer research
The Butyrate paradox, MicroRNAs and colorectal cancer
A study of microRNAs in dietary reduction of cancer risk in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis patients, funded by WCRF International
Colorectal cancer survivors and following WCRF/AICR Recommendations
Is adherence to World Cancer Research Fund/AICR’s Recommendations associated with a better quality of life in survivors of colorectal cancer?
Chronic platelet activation – a major link between diet, lifestyle and cancer risk?
We’re funding the first comprehensive prospective study on chronic platelet activation in healthy subjects and subsequent cancer risk