More prostate cancer research
Does the age you are obese matter?
Obesity is associated with an increased risk of death from prostate cancer, but the underlying causes are poorly understood
Understanding how obesity-induced tumour metabolites drive prostate cancer progression
This study aims to show that changing diet can reverse obesity-induced tumour and prostate cancer progression
Identifying which nutrients may cause or protect against prostate cancer
Our research hypothesises that folate, vitamin B12, & iron may increase cancer risk; selenium, vitamin D, E & lycopene may protect against
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Dealing with bereavement at Christmas
Michael Clark, our Head of Legacy and In-memory Development, gives his personal take on how to deal with missing someone you love during the festive season
Breaking new ground: our first grants in Ghana and on brain cancer among £4m of research
19 new grants awarded including debut grants in Ghana, Iceland and Mexico, and 6 projects on breast cancer, with important study looking at POPs
Peak activity at certain times could play ‘crucial role’ in cutting bowel cancer risk
Physical activity across the day – with a peak early in the morning and late in the evening – linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer in new research funded by us
More lung cancer research
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
Evaluating the protective effect of folate against lung cancer in a large European prospective study
Blood concentrations of vitamin B6 and methionine were lower in lung cancer cases than in controls in a study funded by WCRF International
Older adults with cancer: designing a diet and activity model of care
This project aims to co-design and test the feasibility of a new diet and physical activity programme for older people with cancer based on their values and needs.
Latest news and blogs
Dealing with bereavement at Christmas
Michael Clark, our Head of Legacy and In-memory Development, gives his personal take on how to deal with missing someone you love during the festive season
Breaking new ground: our first grants in Ghana and on brain cancer among £4m of research
19 new grants awarded including debut grants in Ghana, Iceland and Mexico, and 6 projects on breast cancer, with important study looking at POPs
Peak activity at certain times could play ‘crucial role’ in cutting bowel cancer risk
Physical activity across the day – with a peak early in the morning and late in the evening – linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer in new research funded by us
More prostate cancer research
MYEX exercise trial for patients with prostate cancer
Investigating tumour suppressive biological mechanisms is important in clinical oncology to expand exercise medicine and further confirm the prescription of exercise as essential for cancer patients.
How does physical activity lower the risk of cancer?
This research, funded by WCRF International, looks at how our genetics affect immunity, hormones and metabolism, and how these affect activity
Improving cognitive impairment in survivors of prostate cancer
How does physical activity, cognitive training, or a combination of the two help improve fatigue, memory and thinking in men on hormone treatment
Latest news and blogs
Dealing with bereavement at Christmas
Michael Clark, our Head of Legacy and In-memory Development, gives his personal take on how to deal with missing someone you love during the festive season
Breaking new ground: our first grants in Ghana and on brain cancer among £4m of research
19 new grants awarded including debut grants in Ghana, Iceland and Mexico, and 6 projects on breast cancer, with important study looking at POPs
Peak activity at certain times could play ‘crucial role’ in cutting bowel cancer risk
Physical activity across the day – with a peak early in the morning and late in the evening – linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer in new research funded by us
More on oesophageal cancer
Investigating major risk factors of oesophageal cancer in north-eastern Iran
This study will help clarify whether poor diet and hot beverage consumption are important risk factors
Coffee protects against liver cancer while alcohol is linked with numerous cancers
Alcohol consumption is a major risk factor for several cancers including head & neck (mouth, pharynx, larynx), oesophageal and bowel cancer – as well as the more widely known links to breast and liver cancer
Regular exercise improves quality of life in patients after surgery for oesophageal cancer
Important new findings show that taking a regular exercise programme can improve quality of life in patients after surgery for oesophageal cancer
More prostate cancer research
Understanding how obesity-induced tumour metabolites drive prostate cancer progression
This study aims to show that changing diet can reverse obesity-induced tumour and prostate cancer progression
Fat tissue and advanced prostate cancer risk
The aim of this project is to examine the amount of fat surrounding the prostate as a risk factor for aggressive prostate cancer.
Dairy and plant foods, and advanced prostate cancer
Calcium, fruit and vegetable intakes were not associated with risk of advanced prostate cancer in this research
Latest news and blogs
Dealing with bereavement at Christmas
Michael Clark, our Head of Legacy and In-memory Development, gives his personal take on how to deal with missing someone you love during the festive season
Breaking new ground: our first grants in Ghana and on brain cancer among £4m of research
19 new grants awarded including debut grants in Ghana, Iceland and Mexico, and 6 projects on breast cancer, with important study looking at POPs
Peak activity at certain times could play ‘crucial role’ in cutting bowel cancer risk
Physical activity across the day – with a peak early in the morning and late in the evening – linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer in new research funded by us