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Less survivable cancers and what can be done about them

Less survivable cancers and what can be done about them

Just 6 cancer types are responsible for almost half of cancer deaths in the UK. So why do they get less research funding?

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Excess body weight tips the scale on pancreatic cancer risk

Excess body weight tips the scale on pancreatic cancer risk

Pancreatic cancer is often advanced by the time someone experiences symptoms, which means people often don’t consult a doctor until it’s too late

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Defining characteristics to help predict survival from pancreatic cancer

Defining characteristics to help predict survival from pancreatic cancer

This project will aim to define a set of patient traits within patients’ body composition, nutritional status, and inflammatory state that is predictive of postoperative course and survival of pancreatic cancer.

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Latest news and blogs

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

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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

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Magnificent mocktails with a fruity take on going alcohol-free
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Magnificent mocktails with a fruity take on going alcohol-free

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

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Latest research-related news and blogs

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors
Man and woman out cycling through the countryside

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

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

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Were you part of the Women’s Cohort Study?
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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

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