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How western diets alter stem cells and induce colon cancer
This project will investigate which western-style diet-related factors influence the inflammation of stem cells and the development of colon cancer
Does liver cancer have an Achilles heel?
Funded by WCRF International, we’re exploring the progression from chronic liver damage caused by diet to the development of cancer
Obesity, exercise and prostate cancer
This study, funded by WCRF International, aims to investigate why obesity makes prostate cancer more aggressive
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Epigenetic events in cervical cancer: modulating effects of B vitamins and genotype
This study supports a role for folate in determining cervical cancer risk, possibly through HR-HPV infection
ProMAP: mapping diet to cancer through the proteome
This study will help us understand possible pathways linking diet to cancer by studying circulating proteins in the blood
Plasma carotenoids, vitamin C and risk of breast cancer
This research found that women with higher levels of certain antioxidants appeared to have lower breast cancer risk
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Vitamin D and lifestyle, large bowel cancer development and Lynch syndrome
We’re funding a new research project into how lifestyle factors and vitamin D levels can affect the risk of large bowel cancer in people with Lynch syndrome
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.
Does the age you are obese matter?
Obesity is associated with an increased risk of death from prostate cancer, but the underlying causes are poorly understood
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Caffeine in pregnancy and leukaemia risk
This study looked at maternal caffeine intake and the presence of chromosomal abnormalities in neonatal blood
How much do preventable risk factors increase the burden of cancer?
We’re funding a new research project into the population-level relevance of preventable risk factors on the global burden of cancer
Epigenetic events in cervical cancer: modulating effects of B vitamins and genotype
This study supports a role for folate in determining cervical cancer risk, possibly through HR-HPV infection
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Staying active after cancer: why the first year may need more support
New research involved participants wearing an activity monitor to provide a picture of movement, sitting and sleep across everyday life.
Research gives mum hope after breast lump in pregnancy
After finding a lump in her breast at six months pregnant, Sarah faced something no mother should have to experience: a newborn baby and a cancer diagnosis.
Are colon cancer subtypes linked to a greater risk of recurrence – and could diet be relevant?
A particular colon cancer subtype, imCMS4, was linked to the highest risk of recurrence, and a more ‘pro-inflammatory’ diet was associated with greater recurrence risk in this same subgroup.
Latest news and blogs
Staying active after cancer: why the first year may need more support
New research involved participants wearing an activity monitor to provide a picture of movement, sitting and sleep across everyday life.
Research gives mum hope after breast lump in pregnancy
After finding a lump in her breast at six months pregnant, Sarah faced something no mother should have to experience: a newborn baby and a cancer diagnosis.
Are colon cancer subtypes linked to a greater risk of recurrence – and could diet be relevant?
A particular colon cancer subtype, imCMS4, was linked to the highest risk of recurrence, and a more ‘pro-inflammatory’ diet was associated with greater recurrence risk in this same subgroup.
Further breast-cancer related research
How do persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in diet affect endometrial and breast cancer risk?
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
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
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Assessing the impact of gut microbiome on cancer risk in east Asians
This study will examine the link between gut microbiota and cancer risk in East asians using Mendelian randomisation to identify specific bacteria associated with common cancers
Early life infections: pathways to prevent adult cancers?
This INSPIRE project investigated whether severe acute infections early in life are linked to risk of cancer in early adulthood.
Harnessing γδ T-cell therapies with exercise to treat multiple myeloma
This study investigates how exercise boosts γδ T-cells to strengthen immune responses against multiple myeloma, with the potential to develop new treatments that improve patient outcomes
More prostate cancer research
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.
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
Dairy and plant foods, and advanced prostate cancer
Calcium, fruit and vegetable intakes were not associated with risk of advanced prostate cancer in this research
Latest news and blogs
Staying active after cancer: why the first year may need more support
New research involved participants wearing an activity monitor to provide a picture of movement, sitting and sleep across everyday life.
Research gives mum hope after breast lump in pregnancy
After finding a lump in her breast at six months pregnant, Sarah faced something no mother should have to experience: a newborn baby and a cancer diagnosis.
Are colon cancer subtypes linked to a greater risk of recurrence – and could diet be relevant?
A particular colon cancer subtype, imCMS4, was linked to the highest risk of recurrence, and a more ‘pro-inflammatory’ diet was associated with greater recurrence risk in this same subgroup.