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The role of inflammation in the link between obesity and colorectal cancer
We are funding a new research project into the role of inflammation in the association between obesity and bowel cancer risk.
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
Unravelling the balance between dietary protein and fibre intake for people with bowel cancer
We’re trying to work out the optimal intake of dietary protein for people with bowel cancer, especially when fibre intake is low
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CBT for insomnia in adults with primary brain tumours
Evaluating whether a telehealth group cognitive behavioural therapy programme can be safely delivered to people living with primary brain tumour in Australia
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
Do environmental pollutants contribute to colorectal cancer?
We hypothesise that exposure to microplastics/nanoplastics and PM2.5 contributes to the onset or speed of colorectal cancer progression, through inflammation and affecting how the immune system works
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Our reaction to the launch of the US dietary guidelines 2025-2030
We give our verdict on the new dietary guidance released by the US administration on 7 January 2026
Junk food marketing restrictions come into force
On 5 Jan 2026, the UK government’s long-awaited junk food advertising restrictions come into force, banning ads for unhealthy food and drink before 9pm on TV and across online platforms.
Thank you for your support in 2025!
It’s been a busy year for World Cancer Research Fund as we continue to fund pioneering new research into cancer prevention. Here’s how your generous donations have made a difference in 2025
Latest news and blogs
Our reaction to the launch of the US dietary guidelines 2025-2030
We give our verdict on the new dietary guidance released by the US administration on 7 January 2026
Junk food marketing restrictions come into force
On 5 Jan 2026, the UK government’s long-awaited junk food advertising restrictions come into force, banning ads for unhealthy food and drink before 9pm on TV and across online platforms.
Thank you for your support in 2025!
It’s been a busy year for World Cancer Research Fund as we continue to fund pioneering new research into cancer prevention. Here’s how your generous donations have made a difference in 2025
Latest news and blogs
Our reaction to the launch of the US dietary guidelines 2025-2030
We give our verdict on the new dietary guidance released by the US administration on 7 January 2026
Thank you for your support in 2025!
It’s been a busy year for World Cancer Research Fund as we continue to fund pioneering new research into cancer prevention. Here’s how your generous donations have made a difference in 2025
Donor power in action: 19 new research awards taking on cancer before and after diagnosis
We’ve awarded 19 new research grants, investing more than £5m to help people avoid cancer and live better and longer after a diagnosis
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Our reaction to the launch of the US dietary guidelines 2025-2030
We give our verdict on the new dietary guidance released by the US administration on 7 January 2026
Thank you for your support in 2025!
It’s been a busy year for World Cancer Research Fund as we continue to fund pioneering new research into cancer prevention. Here’s how your generous donations have made a difference in 2025
Donor power in action: 19 new research awards taking on cancer before and after diagnosis
We’ve awarded 19 new research grants, investing more than £5m to help people avoid cancer and live better and longer after a diagnosis