More breast-cancer related research
Mechanisms of how body fatness affects breast cancer risk
This study, funded by WCRF International, looks at the effect of body fatness on risk of postmenopausal breast cancer
Mapping the impact of obesity on the normal breast
This study examines how postmenopausal obesity affects breast cancer risk by analyzing breast tissue changes and testing anti-obesity drugs
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
More on oesophageal cancer
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?
Ultra-processed food heightens risk of mouth, throat and oesophageal cancers
Eating UPF can cause obesity, but that may not be the only factor linking highly processed food with upper aerodigestive cancers
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
Adherence to the WCRF/AICR Cancer Prevention Recommendations and Cancer Risk in the EPIC
This research investigated whether following our Recommendations was related to risk of cancers and death
Selenium and the prostate: clinical trials on availability to prostate tissue and effects on gene expression
Ellen Kampman’s study showed that selenium is able to induce changes in the expression of a number of genes in the prostate
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
Latest news and blogs
A new way to define obesity
Is there a better way to classify obesity than relying on BMI alone? We spoke to Dr Heinz Freising at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) about this question and his research into a new definition of obesity.
Building research where it matters: lessons from studying breast cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa
Prof Reginald Annan makes the case for African-led research – and shares what building it from the ground up actually looks like.
Thank you for Every Step
Rachael Hutson, CEO at World Cancer Research Fund, reflects on the London Marathon 2026 and shares other ways to support our life-saving research.
More breast cancer research
Exploring the mechanisms linking sleep patterns and breast cancer risk
This INSPIRE project shed light on how being a morning person may help reduce breast cancer risk, identifying 2 proteins that could play a key role.
How do persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in diet affect endometrial and breast cancer risk?
Does exercise offer long-term benefits for people with metastatic breast cancer?
A previous study showed that a supervised exercise programme reduced fatigue, pain and shortness of breath. We want to find out if these effects last
More colorectal cancer research
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
How does consuming cow milk affect colon cancer risk?
We’re funding a new research project into how bovine products may result in colon inflammation, damaging the cells
Can chitin, found in insect shells, help prevent colorectal cancer?
We’re investigating whether chitin, a dietary fibre found in insect shells, can prevent colorectal cancer by changing the gut microbiota, reducing gut inflammation and improving DNA modifications in the colon
Latest news and blogs
A new way to define obesity
Is there a better way to classify obesity than relying on BMI alone? We spoke to Dr Heinz Freising at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) about this question and his research into a new definition of obesity.
Building research where it matters: lessons from studying breast cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa
Prof Reginald Annan makes the case for African-led research – and shares what building it from the ground up actually looks like.
Thank you for Every Step
Rachael Hutson, CEO at World Cancer Research Fund, reflects on the London Marathon 2026 and shares other ways to support our life-saving research.
Latest news and blogs
A new way to define obesity
Is there a better way to classify obesity than relying on BMI alone? We spoke to Dr Heinz Freising at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) about this question and his research into a new definition of obesity.
Building research where it matters: lessons from studying breast cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa
Prof Reginald Annan makes the case for African-led research – and shares what building it from the ground up actually looks like.
Thank you for Every Step
Rachael Hutson, CEO at World Cancer Research Fund, reflects on the London Marathon 2026 and shares other ways to support our life-saving research.
Latest news and blogs
A new way to define obesity
Is there a better way to classify obesity than relying on BMI alone? We spoke to Dr Heinz Freising at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) about this question and his research into a new definition of obesity.
Building research where it matters: lessons from studying breast cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa
Prof Reginald Annan makes the case for African-led research – and shares what building it from the ground up actually looks like.
Thank you for Every Step
Rachael Hutson, CEO at World Cancer Research Fund, reflects on the London Marathon 2026 and shares other ways to support our life-saving research.
Latest research-related news and blogs
A new way to define obesity
Is there a better way to classify obesity than relying on BMI alone? We spoke to Dr Heinz Freising at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) about this question and his research into a new definition of obesity.
Building research where it matters: lessons from studying breast cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa
Prof Reginald Annan makes the case for African-led research – and shares what building it from the ground up actually looks like.
Ultra-processed foods: reflections on what we know and what is coming
As consumption of ultra-processed foods rises globally, so do concerns about their health impacts. We unpack what UPFs are, examine emerging evidence on cancer risk, and highlight why further research is critical.
Latest research-related news and blogs
A new way to define obesity
Is there a better way to classify obesity than relying on BMI alone? We spoke to Dr Heinz Freising at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) about this question and his research into a new definition of obesity.
Building research where it matters: lessons from studying breast cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa
Prof Reginald Annan makes the case for African-led research – and shares what building it from the ground up actually looks like.
Ultra-processed foods: reflections on what we know and what is coming
As consumption of ultra-processed foods rises globally, so do concerns about their health impacts. We unpack what UPFs are, examine emerging evidence on cancer risk, and highlight why further research is critical.
Further research into breast cancer
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
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
Does exercise offer long-term benefits for people with metastatic breast cancer?
A previous study showed that a supervised exercise programme reduced fatigue, pain and shortness of breath. We want to find out if these effects last