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ProMAP: mapping diet to cancer through the proteome
This study will help us understand possible pathways linking diet to cancer by studying circulating proteins in the blood
Examining the link between lifestyle, immune-related tumour characteristics and colorectal cancer recurrence
How lifestyle and immune-related tumour characteristics impact the recurrence of large bowel cancer, with the goal of developing personalised prevention guidelines
Is cancer interacting with diseases such as diabetes in overweight patients?
Obesity and cancer risk, and mortality among cancer patients: the role of comorbidities
More breast cancer-related research grants
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
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
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
More breast cancer-related research grants
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
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
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
More colorectal cancer research
Does a poor diet cause health problems for colorectal cancer survivors?
This research aimed to discover if diet affects the health of colorectal cancer survivors, such as depression, fatigue and anxiety
Examining the link between lifestyle, immune-related tumour characteristics and colorectal cancer recurrence
How lifestyle and immune-related tumour characteristics impact the recurrence of large bowel cancer, with the goal of developing personalised prevention guidelines
The Butyrate paradox, MicroRNAs and colorectal cancer
A study of microRNAs in dietary reduction of cancer risk in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis patients, funded by WCRF International
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This year marks the 30th anniversary of the UK Women’s Cohort Study, the initial funding for which came from us
Latest research news and blogs

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

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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Further research into colorectal cancer
The role of inflammation in the link between obesity and colorectal cancer
We are funding a new research project into the role of inflammation in the association between obesity and bowel cancer risk.
Reducing sedentary behaviour after colorectal and renal cancer
The aim of this study is assess whether and how reducing sedentary behaviour is related to adiposity, fatigue and quality of life in people after treatment for colorectal and renal cancer.
The impact of folate and folic acid on colorectal cancer survival
We’re funding a new research project into concerns that excessive intake of folate that may speed up tumour growth or interfere with cancer treatment
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