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The ECHO trial: exercise during chemotherapy for ovarian cancer

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

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

Does fructose promote pancreatic cancer through its conversion to acetate?

Pancreatic cancer is among the deadliest forms of cancer and essentially untreatable. How could dietary fructose be promoting its development?

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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

Older adults with cancer: designing a diet and activity model of care

This project aims to co-design and test the feasibility of a new diet and physical activity programme for older people with cancer based on their values and needs.

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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Further breast cancer-related research

Wearable technology and breast cancer survivors

This study, funded by WCRF International, suggests wearable fitness trackers may improve the quality of life of breast cancer survivors

Childhood growth and body size across the life course: pathways to breast cancer

This research looks at how a woman’s body size throughout her life affects the risk of breast cancer

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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Runner to complete World Marathon Majors for cancer prevention research

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Runner to complete World Marathon Majors for cancer prevention research

A runner from New York will take on the TCS London Marathon this April with a goal that extends far beyond the finish line

Vet turns grief into action with the London Marathon

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Vet turns grief into action with the London Marathon

A veterinarian from New Jersey will travel across the Atlantic Ocean to fundraise for cancer prevention research in her dad’s memory

From plate to policy: how can we make schools healthier places to grow up?

Schoolgirl being served with healthy lunch in the cafeteria at school - Including people with autism

From plate to policy: how can we make schools healthier places to grow up?

Senior Policy Research Manager, Dr Chloe Clifford Astbury, looks at how we can use policy to improve food in and around the places where children spend much of their time.

Latest news and blogs

Runner to complete World Marathon Majors for cancer prevention research

A runner from New York will take on the TCS London Marathon this April with a goal that extends far beyond the finish line

Vet turns grief into action with the London Marathon

A veterinarian from New Jersey will travel across the Atlantic Ocean to fundraise for cancer prevention research in her dad’s memory

From plate to policy: how can we make schools healthier places to grow up?

Senior Policy Research Manager, Dr Chloe Clifford Astbury, looks at how we can use policy to improve food in and around the places where children spend much of their time.

Latest news and blogs

Runner to complete World Marathon Majors for cancer prevention research

A runner from New York will take on the TCS London Marathon this April with a goal that extends far beyond the finish line

Vet turns grief into action with the London Marathon

A veterinarian from New Jersey will travel across the Atlantic Ocean to fundraise for cancer prevention research in her dad’s memory

From plate to policy: how can we make schools healthier places to grow up?

Senior Policy Research Manager, Dr Chloe Clifford Astbury, looks at how we can use policy to improve food in and around the places where children spend much of their time.

More colorectal cancer research

Height and cancer risk: energy restriction and genetic variation

This WKOF-funded research aims to shed light on the mechanisms behind adult-attained height and 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

Body composition and colorectal cancer recurrence and survival

This WCRF-funded research showed that body composition is associated with chances of survival after colorectal cancer and with fatigue

More colorectal cancer research

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

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

Colorectal cancer survivors and following WCRF/AICR Recommendations

Is adherence to World Cancer Research Fund/AICR’s Recommendations associated with a better quality of life in survivors of colorectal cancer?