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The protective effect of polyphenols on colorectal cancer risk in Japan

This project is investigating the role of polyphenols in colorectal cancer development using molecular epidemiologic studies

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 consuming cow milk affect colon cancer risk?

We’re funding a new research project into how bovine products may result in colon inflammation, damaging the cells

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Breaking new ground: our first grants in Ghana and on brain cancer among £4m of research

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Breaking new ground: our first grants in Ghana and on brain cancer among £4m of research

19 new grants awarded including debut grants in Ghana, Iceland and Mexico, and 6 projects on breast cancer, with important study looking at POPs

Peak activity at certain times could play ‘crucial role’ in cutting bowel cancer risk

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Peak activity at certain times could play ‘crucial role’ in cutting bowel cancer risk

Physical activity across the day – with a peak early in the morning and late in the evening – linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer in new research funded by us

Lifestyle patterns reduce breast cancer risk

A visualisation of a dividing breast cancer cell

Lifestyle patterns reduce breast cancer risk

Women who follow our Cancer Prevention Recommendations proven to have lower risk of developing breast cancer

Latest research-related news and blogs

Breaking new ground: our first grants in Ghana and on brain cancer among £4m of research

19 new grants awarded including debut grants in Ghana, Iceland and Mexico, and 6 projects on breast cancer, with important study looking at POPs

Peak activity at certain times could play ‘crucial role’ in cutting bowel cancer risk

Physical activity across the day – with a peak early in the morning and late in the evening – linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer in new research funded by us

Lifestyle patterns reduce breast cancer risk

Women who follow our Cancer Prevention Recommendations proven to have lower risk of developing breast cancer

Latest research-related news and blogs

Breaking new ground: our first grants in Ghana and on brain cancer among £4m of research

19 new grants awarded including debut grants in Ghana, Iceland and Mexico, and 6 projects on breast cancer, with important study looking at POPs

Peak activity at certain times could play ‘crucial role’ in cutting bowel cancer risk

Physical activity across the day – with a peak early in the morning and late in the evening – linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer in new research funded by us

Lifestyle patterns reduce breast cancer risk

Women who follow our Cancer Prevention Recommendations proven to have lower risk of developing breast cancer

Latest research-related news and blogs

Breaking new ground: our first grants in Ghana and on brain cancer among £4m of research

19 new grants awarded including debut grants in Ghana, Iceland and Mexico, and 6 projects on breast cancer, with important study looking at POPs

Peak activity at certain times could play ‘crucial role’ in cutting bowel cancer risk

Physical activity across the day – with a peak early in the morning and late in the evening – linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer in new research funded by us

Lifestyle patterns reduce breast cancer risk

Women who follow our Cancer Prevention Recommendations proven to have lower risk of developing breast cancer