More colorectal cancer research
Body fatness at adolescence, adult attained height and the development of tumours in Lynch syndrome
Investigating the role of body fatness at adolescence & height on cancer in people with Lynch syndrome
Advanced Glycation End Products: are exposures associated with colorectal cancer risk and survival?
Mazda Jenab is researching high fat/protein or animal-source foods, and how they impact colorectal cancer
Height and cancer risk: energy restriction and genetic variation
This WKOF-funded research aims to shed light on the mechanisms behind adult-attained height and cancer risk
Latest research-related news and blogs
Explaining lifecourse research within cancer
Discussion between Drs Vanessa Gordon-Dseagu and Jennifer Lyn Baker explaining lifecourse research within cancer
Morning lark or night owl: the link between sleep traits and reproductive cancers
New research from the University of Ioannina builds on existing evidence which suggests that a later sleep chronotype may be associated with a higher risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
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
More physical activity-related research
How high-intensity exercise and fibre affect immunotherapy outcomes for patients with melanoma
This trial will explore the effects of a high-fibre diet and high-intensity exercise on the gut microbiome, immune function and immunotherapy outcomes in melanoma patients
How does physical activity reduce the risk of breast cancer?
Funded by WKOF, we’re working on the key biological pathways linking physical activity with breast cancer risk