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New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors
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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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We join forces with Our Future Health to help prevent cancer across UK
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We join forces with Our Future Health to help prevent cancer across UK

World Cancer Research Fund is now an affiliate partner of Our Future Health and together we aim to unlock deeper insights into cancer prevention through data and research

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Magnificent mocktails with a fruity take on going alcohol-free
Our pink cooler watermelon slushie recipe

Magnificent mocktails with a fruity take on going alcohol-free

Try our mocktails made in minutes, all with 5 ingredients or fewer

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More on oesophageal cancer

Regular exercise improves quality of life in patients after surgery for oesophageal cancer

Regular exercise improves quality of life in patients after surgery for oesophageal cancer

Important new findings show that taking a regular exercise programme can improve quality of life in patients after surgery for oesophageal cancer

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Drinking hot tea – what are the cancer risks?

Drinking hot tea – what are the cancer risks?

WCRF-funded research has gained new insights on oesophageal cancer risk factors in north-east Iran

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Investigating major risk factors of oesophageal cancer in north-eastern Iran

Investigating major risk factors of oesophageal cancer in north-eastern Iran

This study will help clarify whether poor diet and hot beverage consumption are important risk factors

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Latest 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
We join forces with Our Future Health to help prevent cancer across UK
News displayed on a tablet computer graphic

We join forces with Our Future Health to help prevent cancer across UK

World Cancer Research Fund is now an affiliate partner of Our Future Health and together we aim to unlock deeper insights into cancer prevention through data and research

Read more
Magnificent mocktails with a fruity take on going alcohol-free
Our pink cooler watermelon slushie recipe

Magnificent mocktails with a fruity take on going alcohol-free

Try our mocktails made in minutes, all with 5 ingredients or fewer

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

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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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Further research into breast cancer

How short-term fasting can improve chemotherapy in breast cancer patients

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

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How does physical activity reduce the risk of 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

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Breast cancer: effect of yoga on endocrine-related musculoskeletal symptoms

Breast cancer: effect of yoga on endocrine-related musculoskeletal symptoms

The aim of this study is to assess the effect of yoga in women with a breast cancer diagnosis who suffer from joint pain and stiffness caused by hormone therapy.

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Further breast cancer research

Mechanisms of how body fatness affects breast cancer risk

Mechanisms of how body fatness affects breast cancer risk

This study, funded by WCRF International, looks at the effect of body fatness on risk of postmenopausal breast cancer

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Plasma carotenoids, vitamin C and risk of breast cancer

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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Wearable technology and breast cancer survivors

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

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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