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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
The UK government’s response to the CMA infant formula market study: what we think
The UK government has published its response to the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) infant formula study – here’s our verdict on their response
12 months – 12 moments: a year in review
Our Policy team looks back at their most impactful moments and achievements from 2025, with the year in review.
More on oesophageal 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
Adherence to Mediterranean diet and risk of esophageal, gastric, pancreas, lung and breast cancer
Piet van den Brandt’s research concluded that eating a Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of lung, postmenopausal breast, oesophagus (squamous cell carcinoma in men), and stomach cancers
Drinking hot tea – what are the cancer risks?
WCRF-funded research has gained new insights on oesophageal cancer risk factors in north-east Iran
Latest news and blogs
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
The UK government’s response to the CMA infant formula market study: what we think
The UK government has published its response to the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) infant formula study – here’s our verdict on their response
12 months – 12 moments: a year in review
Our Policy team looks back at their most impactful moments and achievements from 2025, with the year in review.
Latest research-related news and blogs
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
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
The importance of pilot and feasibility studies
Researchers use these studies to identify and explore potential challenges before a main trial begins
Further research into breast cancer
Predicting responses to chemotherapy in breast cancer treatment
We’re funding a new research project into identifying chemotherapy pathways altered by nutrients in breast cancer to help develop a tool to select the best treatment for individual patients
Using mindfulness to reduce stress in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy
This study assesses the effect of a 6-week online mindfulness program on stress reduction and related symptoms in women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer
How short-term fasting can improve chemotherapy in breast cancer patients
We’re funding a new research project to enhance our understanding of how short-term fasting-mimicking diets enhance the effects of chemotherapy
Further breast cancer research
Body mass index in childhood and risk of pre-menopausal breast cancer
The study aims to determine whether a larger body size in childhood protects against a risk of pre-menopausal breast cancer.
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
Mapping the impact of obesity on the normal breast
This study examines how postmenopausal obesity affects breast cancer risk by analyzing breast tissue changes and testing anti-obesity drugs
Latest research-related news and blogs
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
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
The importance of pilot and feasibility studies
Researchers use these studies to identify and explore potential challenges before a main trial begins