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Do vegetarian diets lower cancer risk?

This research found that vegetarians had a reduced risk of cancers of the gastrointestinal tract

Does following our Cancer Prevention Recommendations benefit bladder cancer survivors?

A study of the associations of adherence to WCRF’s Cancer Prevention Recommendations with risk of bladder cancer

Is exercise helpful after oesophageal cancer surgery?

We’re investigating the effect of exercise on quality of life in patients after surgery for oesophageal cancer

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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

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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

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More colorectal cancer research

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

How does coffee influence large bowel cancer survival?

We’re funding a new research project into how regularly drinking coffee may affect survival from large bowel cancer

Sleep quality, fatigue and inflammation after colorectal cancer treatment

We’re funding a new research project to quantify and understand how daily eating and physical behaviour patterns are associated with sleep quality, fatigue and inflammation in people with colorectal cancer

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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

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

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

Latest 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

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

Magnificent mocktails with a fruity take on going alcohol-free

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

Latest research-related 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?

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

Were you part of the Women’s Cohort Study?

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

Latest research-related 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?

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

Latest research-related 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?

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

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?

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 colorectal cancer

Does bariatric surgery increase the risk of colorectal cancer?

Bowel cancer risk is increased in individuals with a hospital episode coded as obesity, research shows

Insulin resistance as driver of myosteatosis in colorectal cancer

This study explores if insulin resistance drives fat accumulation in muscles, and worsen the prognosis of people with colorectal cancer

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

Latest research-related 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?

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