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Breaking new ground: our first grants in Ghana and on brain cancer among £4m of research
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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

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Peak activity at certain times could play ‘crucial role’ in cutting bowel cancer risk
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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

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How to check your mouth for cancer – when getting to see a dentist is hard
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How to check your mouth for cancer – when getting to see a dentist is hard

Almost half of all mouth cancers are preventable. Know what to look for

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More physical activity-related research

Breast cancer and exercise: improving quality of life in cancer survivors

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

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How high-intensity exercise and fibre affect immunotherapy outcomes for patients with melanoma

How high-intensity exercise and fibre affect immunotherapy outcomes for patients with melanoma

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Can rehabilitation after bone marrow transplants improve patient outcomes?

Can rehabilitation after bone marrow transplants improve patient outcomes?

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