More body composition-related research
Impact of obesity on cancer survival using the Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Dataset
Researchers are using an NHS database that captures data for all patients in England that have received cancer treatment in the past decade to better understand survival
Body size and non-muscle invasive bladder cancer outcome
The project aims to generate evidence on the relation between body size and non-muscle invasive bladder cancer outcome and on the mechanism by which body size affects NMIBC recurrence and progression risk
Adherence to the WCRF/AICR Cancer Prevention Recommendations and Cancer Risk in the EPIC
This research investigated whether following our Recommendations was related to risk of cancers and death
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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
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

How can we help teenagers to be more active?
Rising obesity & declining activity among young people is a global problem. Is it all down to screen time? We look at solutions to the crisis
More prostate cancer research
Chronic platelet activation – a major link between diet, lifestyle and cancer risk?
We’re funding the first comprehensive prospective study on chronic platelet activation in healthy subjects and subsequent cancer risk
Do vegetarian diets lower cancer risk?
This research found that vegetarians had a reduced risk of cancers of the gastrointestinal tract
Helping prostate cancer survivors in disadvantaged areas
A study, funded by WCRF, of the feasibility of a nurse-led behaviour change intervention to increase activity for prostate cancer survivors
Latest news and blogs

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

How can we help teenagers to be more active?
Rising obesity & declining activity among young people is a global problem. Is it all down to screen time? We look at solutions to the crisis
More prostate cancer research
Impact of dietary energy restriction and exercise on prostate cancer patients
This study will use a newly method to compare the impact of eating less food versus daily exercise on muscle, prostate, and prostate tumour growth responses
ERADICATE exercise trial to improve tumour perfusion alongside radiotherapy for prostate cancer patients
The ERADICATE exercise trial aims to increase the flow of oxygen to the prostate tumour alongside radiotherapy.
Adherence to the WCRF/AICR Cancer Prevention Recommendations and Cancer Risk in the EPIC
This research investigated whether following our Recommendations was related to risk of cancers and death
More breast-cancer related research
Folic acid intake and breast cancer risk
Our findings, funded by WCRF, support epidemiological studies that suggest a U-shaped relationship between folate and cancer risk
Chronic platelet activation – a major link between diet, lifestyle and cancer risk?
We’re funding the first comprehensive prospective study on chronic platelet activation in healthy subjects and subsequent cancer risk
How does physical activity lower the risk of cancer?
This research, funded by WCRF International, looks at how our genetics affect immunity, hormones and metabolism, and how these affect activity
More on oesophageal cancer
Drinking hot tea – what are the cancer risks?
WCRF-funded research has gained new insights on oesophageal cancer risk factors in north-east Iran
Coffee protects against liver cancer while alcohol is linked with numerous cancers
Alcohol consumption is a major risk factor for several cancers including head & neck (mouth, pharynx, larynx), oesophageal and bowel cancer – as well as the more widely known links to breast and liver cancer
Greater food variety could cut risk of gastrointestinal cancers
Risk of cancers including bowel, colon and stomach could be reduced by having a wide variety of food species in our diets
Latest news and blogs

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

How can we help teenagers to be more active?
Rising obesity & declining activity among young people is a global problem. Is it all down to screen time? We look at solutions to the crisis
Latest news and blogs

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

How can we help teenagers to be more active?
Rising obesity & declining activity among young people is a global problem. Is it all down to screen time? We look at solutions to the crisis
Latest news and blogs

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

How can we help teenagers to be more active?
Rising obesity & declining activity among young people is a global problem. Is it all down to screen time? We look at solutions to the crisis