More breast cancer research

Adherence to Mediterranean diet and risk of esophageal, gastric, pancreas, lung and breast cancer

Piet van den Brandt’s research concluded that eating a Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of lung, postmenopausal breast, oesophagus (squamous cell carcinoma in men), and stomach cancers

Isoflavones and lignans in breast cancer among Chinese women

This Hong Kong study will add to the data on the effects of dietary phytoestrogen on breast cancer outcomes

How cholesterol metabolism disruptions influence breast cancer development

This study examines the link between cholesterol metabolites, lifestyle factors and breast cancer risk in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) cohort

More breast cancer research

Wearable technology and breast cancer survivors

This study, funded by WCRF International, suggests wearable fitness trackers may improve the quality of life of breast cancer survivors

Body composition and breast cancer risk

Laure Dossus’s research study looks at whether the association between body composition and breast cancer risk is mediated by immune function and chronic inflammation

How does physical activity reduce the risk of breast cancer?

Funded by WKOF, we’re working on the key biological pathways linking physical activity with breast cancer risk

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New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors

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New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors

The CO21 CHALLENGE Trial shows that exercise after colon cancer treatment resulted in longer disease-free survival

We join forces with Our Future Health to help prevent cancer across UK

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We join forces with Our Future Health to help prevent cancer across UK

World Cancer Research Fund is now an affiliate partner of Our Future Health and together we aim to unlock deeper insights into cancer prevention through data and research

Magnificent mocktails with a fruity take on going alcohol-free

Our pink cooler watermelon slushie recipe

Magnificent mocktails with a fruity take on going alcohol-free

Try our mocktails made in minutes, all with 5 ingredients or fewer

Latest research-related news and blogs

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors

The CO21 CHALLENGE Trial shows that exercise after colon cancer treatment resulted in longer disease-free survival

Why is alcohol so popular among older drinkers while young people cut back?

Why is alcohol so popular among older drinkers while young people cut back?

Alcohol is a way of life in societies around the world – yet there are signs of change as young adults are drinking less than previous generations. We spoke to Prof Richard Cooke about the psychology of drinking alcohol

Were you part of the Women’s Cohort Study?

Were you part of the Women’s Cohort Study?

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the UK Women’s Cohort Study, the initial funding for which came from us

Latest research news and blogs

Planet-friendly diet reduces risk of dying after cancer diagnosis

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Planet-friendly diet reduces risk of dying after cancer diagnosis

Eating diet that combines nutrition and sustainability shown to reduce risk of dying from cancer and other diseases among UK cancer survivors

Brisk walking lowers the risk of 5 cancers

Brisk walking lowers the risk of 5 cancers

We’ve funded novel research into the links between walking pace and previously unexamined cancer sites

Body size in children and young people hikes bowel cancer risk

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Body size in children and young people hikes bowel cancer risk

Greater birthweight or body size during childhood, adolescence or young adulthood linked with higher risk of bowel cancer in later life

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Latest research news and blogs

Planet-friendly diet reduces risk of dying after cancer diagnosis

Eating diet that combines nutrition and sustainability shown to reduce risk of dying from cancer and other diseases among UK cancer survivors

Brisk walking lowers the risk of 5 cancers

We’ve funded novel research into the links between walking pace and previously unexamined cancer sites

Body size in children and young people hikes bowel cancer risk

Greater birthweight or body size during childhood, adolescence or young adulthood linked with higher risk of bowel cancer in later life

1 2 3 … 35

Further research into breast cancer

How do persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in diet affect endometrial and breast cancer risk?

Body composition and chemotherapy toxicity in women with early breast cancer

Can the amount of muscle and fat in the body, and how well the cells of the body are working, predict how people respond to chemotherapy?

Childhood growth and body size across the life course: pathways to breast cancer

This research looks at how a woman’s body size throughout her life affects the risk of breast cancer

Further breast cancer-related research

Plasma carotenoids, vitamin C and risk of breast cancer

This research found that women with higher levels of certain antioxidants appeared to have lower breast cancer risk

Predicting responses to chemotherapy in breast cancer treatment

We’re funding a new research project into identifying chemotherapy pathways altered by nutrients in breast cancer to help develop a tool to select the best treatment for individual patients

Folic acid, epigenetic regulation of BRCA genes and DNA repair

This research is a step towards helping nutritionists devise dietary recommendations for folic acid intake

Further breast cancer research

How do persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in diet affect endometrial and breast cancer risk?

How cholesterol metabolism disruptions influence breast cancer development

This study examines the link between cholesterol metabolites, lifestyle factors and breast cancer risk in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) cohort

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

Latest research-related news and blogs

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors

The CO21 CHALLENGE Trial shows that exercise after colon cancer treatment resulted in longer disease-free survival

Why is alcohol so popular among older drinkers while young people cut back?

Were you part of the Women’s Cohort Study?

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the UK Women’s Cohort Study, the initial funding for which came from us

Latest research-related news and blogs

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors

The CO21 CHALLENGE Trial shows that exercise after colon cancer treatment resulted in longer disease-free survival

Why is alcohol so popular among older drinkers while young people cut back?

Were you part of the Women’s Cohort Study?

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the UK Women’s Cohort Study, the initial funding for which came from us

Latest research-related news and blogs

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors

The CO21 CHALLENGE Trial shows that exercise after colon cancer treatment resulted in longer disease-free survival

Why is alcohol so popular among older drinkers while young people cut back?

Were you part of the Women’s Cohort Study?

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the UK Women’s Cohort Study, the initial funding for which came from us