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Body composition and risk of obesity-related cancers
A better understanding of how body composition affects cancer risk is needed to optimise the recommendations to the general public on body size and cancer
Using AI chatbots to support families of children with cancer
This INSPIRE project developed an artificial intelligence chatbot called DAPHNE, to address social needs in real-time for families of children with cancer.
Using personalised diet and physical activity intervention to help stomach cancer patients after a gastrectomy in India
The project aims to determine whether using information about body composition can help personalise a diet and physical activity lifestyle intervention (IBC) and is acceptable to stomach cancer survivors who recently completed treatment
More research aimed at helping those living with and beyond cancer
Isoflavones and lignans in breast cancer among Chinese women
This Hong Kong study will add to the data on the effects of dietary phytoestrogen on breast cancer outcomes
Can diet reduce the side-effects of radiotherapy?
Investigating the effect of pelvic radiotherapy on the intestinal microbiome and metabolome to improve the detection and management of gastrointestinal (GI) toxicity
The feasibility of a diet and physical activity intervention to prevent recurrence in colorectal cancer survivors
Judy Ho identified only a limited service in Hong Kong that offers specific dietary and activity advice to prevent cancer relapse
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The importance of pilot and feasibility studies
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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.
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The UK government’s response to the CMA infant formula market study: what we think
The UK government has published its response to the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) infant formula study – here’s our verdict on their response
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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
The importance of pilot and feasibility studies
Researchers use these studies to identify and explore potential challenges before a main trial begins
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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
The importance of pilot and feasibility studies
Researchers use these studies to identify and explore potential challenges before a main trial begins
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Epigenetic events in cervical cancer: modulating effects of B vitamins and genotype
This study supports a role for folate in determining cervical cancer risk, possibly through HR-HPV infection
Uncovering the aetiology of cancers of unknown primary site
Are body composition, activity, diet and alcohol associated with risk of metastatic cancers without an identifiable primary origin?
Vitamin D levels and recurrence of bladder cancer
This project hypothesises that higher plasma vitamin D concentrations are associated with decreased risk of recurrence and better quality of life in patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer
Examining the link between lifestyle, immune-related tumour characteristics and colorectal cancer recurrence
How lifestyle and immune-related tumour characteristics impact the recurrence of large bowel cancer, with the goal of developing personalised prevention guidelines
Does being a vegetarian lower your risk of cancer?
A study into whether vegetarians have a lower risk of developing certain cancers
Biomarkers of acrylamide exposure and risk of endometrial and ovarian cancers
Eric Duell’s research did not support the hypothesis that acrylamide exposure is associated with higher risks for endometrial and ovarian cancers