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More research into cancer survivorship

The feasibility of a diet and physical activity intervention to prevent recurrence in colorectal cancer survivors

The feasibility of a diet and physical activity intervention to prevent recurrence in colorectal cancer survivors

Judy Ho identified only a limited service in Hong Kong that offers specific dietary and activity advice to prevent cancer relapse

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Investigating colorectal cancer in young adults

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

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Improving cognitive impairment in survivors of prostate cancer

Improving cognitive impairment in survivors of prostate cancer

How does physical activity, cognitive training, or a combination of the two help improve fatigue, memory and thinking in men on hormone treatment

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Further research into breast cancer

Body composition and breast cancer risk

Body composition and breast cancer risk

Laure Dossus’s research study looks at whether the association between body composition and breast cancer risk is mediated by immune function and chronic inflammation

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Folic acid, epigenetic regulation of BRCA genes and DNA repair

Folic acid, epigenetic regulation of BRCA genes and DNA repair

This research is a step towards helping nutritionists devise dietary recommendations for folic acid intake

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

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

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More physical activity-related research

Does exercise during treatment help patients survive cancer?

Does exercise during treatment help patients survive cancer?

Studying the molecular mechanisms underlying the protective effect of preoperative exercise in patients with gastro-oesophageal cancer

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Social inequality and sex and the relationship between lifestyle and cancer

Social inequality and sex and the relationship between lifestyle and cancer

This project, funded by WKOF, will estimate the proportion of avoidable cancer cases and risk of cancer if healthier choices were implemented among certain socio-economic groups

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Feasibility study for helping patients with chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy

Feasibility study for helping patients with chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy

Feasibility study on balance and cognitive training for patients with chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy

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Latest research-related news and blogs

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors
Man and woman out cycling through the countryside

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors

The CO21 CHALLENGE Trial shows that exercise after colon cancer treatment resulted in longer disease-free survival

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Why is alcohol so popular among older drinkers while young people cut back?
Younger men enjoy a coffee

Why is alcohol so popular among older drinkers while young people cut back?

Alcohol is a way of life in societies around the world – yet there are signs of change as young adults are drinking less than previous generations. We spoke to Prof Richard Cooke about the psychology of drinking alcohol

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Were you part of the Women’s Cohort Study?
Group of women

Were you part of the Women’s Cohort Study?

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the UK Women’s Cohort Study, the initial funding for which came from us

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Latest research-related news and blogs

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors
Man and woman out cycling through the countryside

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors

The CO21 CHALLENGE Trial shows that exercise after colon cancer treatment resulted in longer disease-free survival

Read more
Why is alcohol so popular among older drinkers while young people cut back?
Younger men enjoy a coffee

Why is alcohol so popular among older drinkers while young people cut back?

Alcohol is a way of life in societies around the world – yet there are signs of change as young adults are drinking less than previous generations. We spoke to Prof Richard Cooke about the psychology of drinking alcohol

Read more
Were you part of the Women’s Cohort Study?
Group of women

Were you part of the Women’s Cohort Study?

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the UK Women’s Cohort Study, the initial funding for which came from us

Read more

Latest research-related news and blogs

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors
Man and woman out cycling through the countryside

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors

The CO21 CHALLENGE Trial shows that exercise after colon cancer treatment resulted in longer disease-free survival

Read more
Why is alcohol so popular among older drinkers while young people cut back?
Younger men enjoy a coffee

Why is alcohol so popular among older drinkers while young people cut back?

Alcohol is a way of life in societies around the world – yet there are signs of change as young adults are drinking less than previous generations. We spoke to Prof Richard Cooke about the psychology of drinking alcohol

Read more
Were you part of the Women’s Cohort Study?
Group of women

Were you part of the Women’s Cohort Study?

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the UK Women’s Cohort Study, the initial funding for which came from us

Read more

Latest research-related news and blogs

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors
Man and woman out cycling through the countryside

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors

The CO21 CHALLENGE Trial shows that exercise after colon cancer treatment resulted in longer disease-free survival

Read more
Why is alcohol so popular among older drinkers while young people cut back?
Younger men enjoy a coffee

Why is alcohol so popular among older drinkers while young people cut back?

Alcohol is a way of life in societies around the world – yet there are signs of change as young adults are drinking less than previous generations. We spoke to Prof Richard Cooke about the psychology of drinking alcohol

Read more
Were you part of the Women’s Cohort Study?
Group of women

Were you part of the Women’s Cohort Study?

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the UK Women’s Cohort Study, the initial funding for which came from us

Read more

Latest research-related news and blogs

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors
Man and woman out cycling through the countryside

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors

The CO21 CHALLENGE Trial shows that exercise after colon cancer treatment resulted in longer disease-free survival

Read more
Why is alcohol so popular among older drinkers while young people cut back?
Younger men enjoy a coffee

Why is alcohol so popular among older drinkers while young people cut back?

Alcohol is a way of life in societies around the world – yet there are signs of change as young adults are drinking less than previous generations. We spoke to Prof Richard Cooke about the psychology of drinking alcohol

Read more
Were you part of the Women’s Cohort Study?
Group of women

Were you part of the Women’s Cohort Study?

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the UK Women’s Cohort Study, the initial funding for which came from us

Read more

Latest research-based news and blogs

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors
Man and woman out cycling through the countryside

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors

The CO21 CHALLENGE Trial shows that exercise after colon cancer treatment resulted in longer disease-free survival

Read more
Why is alcohol so popular among older drinkers while young people cut back?
Younger men enjoy a coffee

Why is alcohol so popular among older drinkers while young people cut back?

Alcohol is a way of life in societies around the world – yet there are signs of change as young adults are drinking less than previous generations. We spoke to Prof Richard Cooke about the psychology of drinking alcohol

Read more
Were you part of the Women’s Cohort Study?
Group of women

Were you part of the Women’s Cohort Study?

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the UK Women’s Cohort Study, the initial funding for which came from us

Read more

Latest research-related news and blogs

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors
Man and woman out cycling through the countryside

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors

The CO21 CHALLENGE Trial shows that exercise after colon cancer treatment resulted in longer disease-free survival

Read more
Why is alcohol so popular among older drinkers while young people cut back?
Younger men enjoy a coffee

Why is alcohol so popular among older drinkers while young people cut back?

Alcohol is a way of life in societies around the world – yet there are signs of change as young adults are drinking less than previous generations. We spoke to Prof Richard Cooke about the psychology of drinking alcohol

Read more
Were you part of the Women’s Cohort Study?
Group of women

Were you part of the Women’s Cohort Study?

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the UK Women’s Cohort Study, the initial funding for which came from us

Read more

More physical activity-related research

The ECHO trial: exercise during chemotherapy for ovarian cancer

The ECHO trial: exercise during chemotherapy for ovarian cancer

A study of ovarian cancer in Australia, and whether exercise during chemotherapy is effective

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The effect of physical activity on heart health in blood cancer patients

The effect of physical activity on heart health in blood cancer patients

We’re investigating if you can prevent the adverse cardiometabolic consequences of allogeneic stem cell transplant with physical activity

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Is exercise helpful after oesophageal cancer surgery?

Is exercise helpful after oesophageal cancer surgery?

We’re investigating the effect of exercise on quality of life in patients after surgery for oesophageal cancer

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