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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.
More prostate cancer research
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
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.
Impact of sleep on the development of reproductive system cancers
This INSPIRE project will use data from the UK Biobank and genome-wide association studies to examine the relationship between sleep habits, sleep medications, and the risk of prostate and endometrial cancers
More colorectal cancer research
Understanding the link between colorectal cancer and obesity through metabolic profiling
This project aims to determine ‘metabolic signatures’ associated with obesity and assess their link with colorectal cancer, using untargeted metabolomics – a technique that allows simultaneous assessment of thousands of metabolites in blood
Identifying the influence of the microbiome and metabolome on intestinal stem cells
We aim to find out if bacteria affect the behaviour of normal and cancerous intestinal stem cells.
The impact of folate and folic acid on colorectal cancer survival
We’re funding a new research project into concerns that excessive intake of folate that may speed up tumour growth or interfere with cancer treatment
More breast cancer research
Folic acid, epigenetic regulation of BRCA genes and DNA repair
This research is a step towards helping nutritionists devise dietary recommendations for folic acid intake
How does exercise improve cancer-related fatigue in patients with advanced breast cancer?
This study investigates how tailored exercise reduces fatigue and improves quality of life in patients with advanced breast cancer.
Breast cancer and exercise: improving quality of life in cancer survivors
This study will investigate if exercise can prevent functional disability in breast cancer survivors
More colorectal cancer research
Does bariatric surgery increase the risk of colorectal cancer?
Bowel cancer risk is increased in individuals with a hospital episode coded as obesity, research shows
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
Understanding the link between colorectal cancer and obesity through metabolic profiling
This project aims to determine ‘metabolic signatures’ associated with obesity and assess their link with colorectal cancer, using untargeted metabolomics – a technique that allows simultaneous assessment of thousands of metabolites in blood
Further colorectal cancer research
Do different ingredients or cooking methods generate DNA building blocks that promote bowel cancer?
Different ingredients, and cooking and preservation methods, may generate DNA building blocks called non-canonical nucleotides, which could enter cells and cause mutations
Sleep quality, fatigue and inflammation after colorectal cancer treatment
We’re funding a new research project to quantify and understand how daily eating and physical behaviour patterns are associated with sleep quality, fatigue and inflammation in people with colorectal cancer
How western diets alter stem cells and induce colon cancer
This project will investigate which western-style diet-related factors influence the inflammation of stem cells and the development of colon cancer
More colorectal cancer research
Does bariatric surgery increase the risk of colorectal cancer?
Bowel cancer risk is increased in individuals with a hospital episode coded as obesity, research shows
How does coffee influence large bowel cancer survival?
We’re funding a new research project into how regularly drinking coffee may affect survival from large bowel cancer
Sleep quality, fatigue and inflammation after colorectal cancer treatment
We’re funding a new research project to quantify and understand how daily eating and physical behaviour patterns are associated with sleep quality, fatigue and inflammation in people with colorectal cancer
Latest research-related 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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The role of maternal folate in childhood leukaemia development
The aim of the project is to address a knowledge gap in understanding how maternal folate levels may influence triggers and chemical marks needed for childhood leukaemia development.
Adherence to Mediterranean diet and risk of esophageal, gastric, pancreas, lung and breast cancer
Piet van den Brandt’s research concluded that eating a Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of lung, postmenopausal breast, oesophagus (squamous cell carcinoma in men), and stomach cancers
Vitamin D and skin cancer risk: an 11-year prospective study
Our research, funded by WCRF International, does not indicate that the carcinogenicity of high sun exposure can be counteracted by vitamin D
Latest research-related 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.
More research into cancer survivorship
Life-S-Can: clinical tool to screen and improve cancer survivorship care and quality of life
This INSPIRE project will create a tool to evaluate body composition, physical activity, diet, alcohol, smoking, sleep and psychosocial distress in cancer survivors
Will following WCRF/AICR’s Recommendations lessen fatigue in colorectal cancer survivors?
This trial asks if healthier lifestyles can reduce fatigue associated with colorectal cancer treatment
Physical activity and cancer-related fatigue
This research looks at preventing and minimising cancer-related fatigue, improving quality of life and disease outcome
Latest research-related 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.