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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
Cancer-related fatigue in colorectal cancer survivors
This study aims to unravel the biological mechanisms linking sedentary behaviour and activity with fatigue in colorectal cancer survivors
The effect of physical activity on heart health in blood cancer patients
We’re investigating if you can prevent the adverse cardiometabolic consequences of allogeneic stem cell transplant with physical activity
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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
What role do proteins in the blood play in the link between metabolic dysfunction and cancer?
Using data on levels of proteins in the blood from large population studies, we aim to understand how metabolic dysfunction leads to the development of cancers
Assessing the impact of gut microbiome on cancer risk in east Asians
This study will examine the link between gut microbiota and cancer risk in East asians using Mendelian randomisation to identify specific bacteria associated with common cancers
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Runner to complete World Marathon Majors for cancer prevention research
A runner from New York will take on the TCS London Marathon this April with a goal that extends far beyond the finish line
Vet turns grief into action with the London Marathon
A veterinarian from New Jersey will travel across the Atlantic Ocean to fundraise for cancer prevention research in her dad’s memory
From plate to policy: how can we make schools healthier places to grow up?
Senior Policy Research Manager, Dr Chloe Clifford Astbury, looks at how we can use policy to improve food in and around the places where children spend much of their time.
Latest news and blogs
Runner to complete World Marathon Majors for cancer prevention research
A runner from New York will take on the TCS London Marathon this April with a goal that extends far beyond the finish line
Vet turns grief into action with the London Marathon
A veterinarian from New Jersey will travel across the Atlantic Ocean to fundraise for cancer prevention research in her dad’s memory
From plate to policy: how can we make schools healthier places to grow up?
Senior Policy Research Manager, Dr Chloe Clifford Astbury, looks at how we can use policy to improve food in and around the places where children spend much of their time.
Latest news and blogs
Largest ever study of vegetarian diets and cancer shows lower risk of 5 cancers
A major new study funded by has revealed how vegetarian diets may help reduce the risk of specific cancer types
International Childhood Cancer Day 2026
We’re marking International Childhood Cancer Day by highlighting our research programmes across our network of charities that are dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people
The UK’s junk food ad ban: a cautionary tale of delay and dilution
Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer, Melissa Dando, sets out why marketing restrictions on junk food are particularly tricky to get over the line despite the benefits to public health and cancer prevention.
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Largest ever study of vegetarian diets and cancer shows lower risk of 5 cancers
A major new study funded by has revealed how vegetarian diets may help reduce the risk of specific cancer types
International Childhood Cancer Day 2026
We’re marking International Childhood Cancer Day by highlighting our research programmes across our network of charities that are dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people
The UK’s junk food ad ban: a cautionary tale of delay and dilution
Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer, Melissa Dando, sets out why marketing restrictions on junk food are particularly tricky to get over the line despite the benefits to public health and cancer prevention.