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Further breast cancer-related research

Predicting responses to chemotherapy in breast cancer treatment

We’re funding a new research project into identifying chemotherapy pathways altered by nutrients in breast cancer to help develop a tool to select the best treatment for individual patients

Bridging the gap in physical activity and diet support for breast cancer survivors

The aim of this project is to expand our previous study and improve breast cancer survivors’ exercise, healthy diet habits, quality of life and reduce risk of cancer returning

Can a diet rich in polyphenols improve the health of breast cancer survivors?

We’re funding a new research project into whether a diet rich in polyphenols is related to better health among breast cancer survivors

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Time to be bold and prioritise prevention at UN High-Level Meeting

Time to be bold and prioritise prevention at UN High-Level Meeting

This year’s UN High-Level Meeting focuses on NCDs. It’s an opportunity to make cancer prevention a priority, so what are we advocating for?

New major cancer prevention report on dietary and lifestyle patterns

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New major cancer prevention report on dietary and lifestyle patterns

World Cancer Research Fund International launches major new report today on the role of Dietary and Lifestyle Patterns (DLPs) for cancer prevention

Putting human rights at the heart of cancer prevention

Putting human rights at the heart of cancer prevention

Suzanne Zhou, from the McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer, says cancer prevention advocates must engage with human rights law to maximise the co-benefits of human rights and cancer prevention policies

Latest news and blogs

Time to be bold and prioritise prevention at UN High-Level Meeting

This year’s UN High-Level Meeting focuses on NCDs. It’s an opportunity to make cancer prevention a priority, so what are we advocating for?

New major cancer prevention report on dietary and lifestyle patterns

World Cancer Research Fund International launches major new report today on the role of Dietary and Lifestyle Patterns (DLPs) for cancer prevention

Putting human rights at the heart of cancer prevention

Suzanne Zhou, from the McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer, says cancer prevention advocates must engage with human rights law to maximise the co-benefits of human rights and cancer prevention policies

Latest news and blogs

Time to be bold and prioritise prevention at UN High-Level Meeting

This year’s UN High-Level Meeting focuses on NCDs. It’s an opportunity to make cancer prevention a priority, so what are we advocating for?

New major cancer prevention report on dietary and lifestyle patterns

World Cancer Research Fund International launches major new report today on the role of Dietary and Lifestyle Patterns (DLPs) for cancer prevention

Putting human rights at the heart of cancer prevention

Suzanne Zhou, from the McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer, says cancer prevention advocates must engage with human rights law to maximise the co-benefits of human rights and cancer prevention policies

More colorectal cancer research

Identifying the influence of the microbiome and metabolome on intestinal stem cells

We aim to find out if bacteria affect the behaviour of normal and cancerous intestinal stem cells.

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

Does a poor diet cause health problems for colorectal cancer survivors?

This research aims to discover if diet affects the health of colorectal cancer survivors, such as depression, fatigue and anxiety

More body composition-related research

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.

Colorectal cancer survival in Palestine: a feasibility study on lifestyle factors

This small study will determine if we can undertake a large long-term follow-up study to explore the relationship between lifestyle and survival among large bowel cancer patients.

Does following WCRF’s Cancer Prevention Recommendations work?

Investigating adherence to the WCRF/AICR Cancer Prevention Recommendations and cancer risk and survival in the UK

More colorectal cancer research

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

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

Latest news and blogs

Time to be bold and prioritise prevention at UN High-Level Meeting

This year’s UN High-Level Meeting focuses on NCDs. It’s an opportunity to make cancer prevention a priority, so what are we advocating for?

New major cancer prevention report on dietary and lifestyle patterns

World Cancer Research Fund International launches major new report today on the role of Dietary and Lifestyle Patterns (DLPs) for cancer prevention

Putting human rights at the heart of cancer prevention

Suzanne Zhou, from the McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer, says cancer prevention advocates must engage with human rights law to maximise the co-benefits of human rights and cancer prevention policies