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Further breast-cancer related 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

Breast cancer and exercise: improving quality of life in cancer survivors

This study will investigate if exercise can prevent functional disability in breast cancer survivors

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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More research aimed at helping those living with and beyond cancer

Can rehabilitation after bone marrow transplants improve patient outcomes?

We’re funding a new research project to test if providing a rehabilitation programme for people after a bone marrow transplant improves outcomes for blood cancer patients

Rebuilding bone with exercise in multiple myeloma

This study’s objectives are to determine the effect of highly targeted exercise on the bone health and quality of life of people with multiple myeloma.

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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Our reaction to the launch of the US dietary guidelines 2025-2030

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Our reaction to the launch of the US dietary guidelines 2025-2030

We give our verdict on the new dietary guidance released by the US administration on 7 January 2026.

Junk food marketing restrictions come into force

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Junk food marketing restrictions come into force

On 5 Jan 2026, the UK government’s long-awaited junk food advertising restrictions come into force, banning ads for unhealthy food and drink before 9pm on TV and across online platforms.

Thank you for your support in 2025!

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Thank you for your support in 2025!

It’s been a busy year for World Cancer Research Fund as we continue to fund pioneering new research into cancer prevention. Here’s how your generous donations have made a difference in 2025

Latest research-based news and blogs

Our reaction to the launch of the US dietary guidelines 2025-2030

We give our verdict on the new dietary guidance released by the US administration on 7 January 2026.

Thank you for your support in 2025!

Donor power in action: 19 new research awards taking on cancer before and after diagnosis

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Donor power in action: 19 new research awards taking on cancer before and after diagnosis

We’ve awarded 19 new research grants, investing more than £5m to help people avoid cancer and live better and longer after a diagnosis