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Further breast cancer-related research

Identification of metabolic signatures related to stress and breast cancer risk and survival

This study examines the associations between self-reported stress and breast cancer risk and survival, and then identify novel blood markers of stress

Body mass index in childhood and risk of pre-menopausal breast cancer

The study aims to determine whether a larger body size in childhood protects against a risk of pre-menopausal breast cancer.

Childhood growth and body size across the life course: pathways to breast cancer

This research looks at how a woman’s body size throughout her life affects the risk of breast cancer

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Why every country needs a strong National Cancer Control Plan

A woman cycles with a child in the front carrier, in Copenhagen, Denmark

Why every country needs a strong National Cancer Control Plan

Cancer rates globally are worryingly on the rise but, by prioritising prevention, National Cancer Control Plans are a proven way to halt or even reverse soaring cancer rates

Marking the UK’s National Day of Reflection

For the National Day of Reflection, we’re sharing the story of Mary Towsey, a painter who supported our work until the end of her life

Plant-based diets: eating for our health and the planet

Aerial view of tractor filled with green vegetables

Plant-based diets: eating for our health and the planet

The term plant-based has increased in popularity recently, and for good reason! But what are plant-based diets? Can they promote health for ourselves and the planet?

Latest news and blogs

Why every country needs a strong National Cancer Control Plan

Cancer rates globally are worryingly on the rise but, by prioritising prevention, National Cancer Control Plans are a proven way to halt or even reverse soaring cancer rates

Marking the UK’s National Day of Reflection

For the National Day of Reflection, we’re sharing the story of Mary Towsey, a painter who supported our work until the end of her life

Plant-based diets: eating for our health and the planet

The term plant-based has increased in popularity recently, and for good reason! But what are plant-based diets? Can they promote health for ourselves and the planet?

Latest news and blogs

Why every country needs a strong National Cancer Control Plan

Cancer rates globally are worryingly on the rise but, by prioritising prevention, National Cancer Control Plans are a proven way to halt or even reverse soaring cancer rates

Marking the UK’s National Day of Reflection

For the National Day of Reflection, we’re sharing the story of Mary Towsey, a painter who supported our work until the end of her life

Plant-based diets: eating for our health and the planet

The term plant-based has increased in popularity recently, and for good reason! But what are plant-based diets? Can they promote health for ourselves and the planet?

More colorectal cancer research

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

Why does food increase or decrease the risk of colorectal cancer?

This research will aim to identify mechanistic (biological) pathways linking diet to colorectal (bowel) cancer

Investigating colorectal cancer in young adults

We’re funding a new research project into the role of overweight/obesity, diabetes, diet, and physical inactivity in early-onset colorectal cancer

More body composition-related research

Investigating the role of lifestyle in neuroendocrine tumours

Neuroendocrine tumors are rare tumors that come from hormone-producing cells in the body. This study aims to investigate the relationship between lifestyle and the development of these tumours

An examination of the methods for assessing preventability of cancer

We’re researching the different ways in which the proportion of potentially preventable cancers is estimated

Weight management in obese cancer patients during curative active treatment

More colorectal cancer research

Comprehensive assessment, validation and causal identification of dietary exposures and cancer risk

Konstantinos Tsilidis’s research uses nutrient-wide association studies to look at lung, breast, colorectal and prostate cancers

The role of inflammation in the link between obesity and colorectal cancer

We are funding a new research project into the role of inflammation in the association between obesity and bowel cancer risk.

Can vitamin D reduce fatigue in colorectal cancer patients?

A study to test whether vitamin D supplementation improves fatigue in patients with a colorectal tumor

Latest news and blogs

Why every country needs a strong National Cancer Control Plan

Cancer rates globally are worryingly on the rise but, by prioritising prevention, National Cancer Control Plans are a proven way to halt or even reverse soaring cancer rates

Marking the UK’s National Day of Reflection

For the National Day of Reflection, we’re sharing the story of Mary Towsey, a painter who supported our work until the end of her life

Plant-based diets: eating for our health and the planet

The term plant-based has increased in popularity recently, and for good reason! But what are plant-based diets? Can they promote health for ourselves and the planet?