More colorectal cancer research
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
Metabolomic profiling and colorectal cancer risk
This study, funded by WCRF International, provides new insights into metabolic pathways that may play a role in colon cancer development
Effect of folic acid and vitamin B12 supplementation on DNA methylation
This study shows that supplementation with folic acid & vitamin B12 does not result in pronounced effects on DNA methylation
Latest research-related news and blogs
Can you trust what you read about cancer and diet on social media?
During Cancer Prevention Action Week, more than 30 online health professionals and experts backed our Science Not Fiction campaign – and helped explain why health misinformation is a serious public health problem.
WCRF attends UK parliamentary roundtable on health misinformation
World Cancer Research Fund joined clinicians, researchers and policymakers at Westminster to discuss the real-world impact of health misinformation and what needs to change.
How a Fellowship helped Dr Mike Coleman uncover links between obesity, the immune system and cancer
During his AICR/WCRF Fellowship, Assistant Professor Mike Coleman helped uncover how obesity weakens the immune system’s ability to fight cancer.
More physical activity-related research
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
Weight management in obese cancer patients during curative active treatment
The CANOBESE study evaluates a weight management and exercise program for cancer patients with obesity to improve treatment tolerance and reduce future health risks
Cancer-related fatigue in colorectal cancer survivors
This study aims to unravel the biological mechanisms linking sedentary behaviour and activity with fatigue in colorectal cancer survivors