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More prostate cancer research

Understanding how obesity-induced tumour metabolites drive prostate cancer progression

Understanding how obesity-induced tumour metabolites drive prostate cancer progression

This study aims to show that changing diet can reverse obesity-induced tumour and prostate cancer progression

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Improving cognitive impairment in survivors of prostate cancer

Improving cognitive impairment in survivors of prostate cancer

How does physical activity, cognitive training, or a combination of the two help improve fatigue, memory and thinking in men on hormone treatment

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Fat tissue and advanced prostate cancer risk

Fat tissue and advanced prostate cancer risk

The aim of this project is to examine the amount of fat surrounding the prostate as a risk factor for aggressive prostate cancer.

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More colorectal cancer research

Sleep quality, fatigue and inflammation after colorectal cancer treatment

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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Adherence to the WCRF/AICR Cancer Prevention Recommendations and Cancer Risk in the EPIC

Adherence to the WCRF/AICR Cancer Prevention Recommendations and Cancer Risk in the EPIC

This research investigated whether following our Recommendations was related to risk of cancers and death

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Effect of folic acid and vitamin B12 supplementation on DNA methylation

Effect of folic acid and vitamin B12 supplementation on DNA methylation

This study shows that supplementation with folic acid & vitamin B12 does not result in pronounced effects on DNA methylation

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How effective is school-based obesity prevention?

How effective is school-based obesity prevention?

This research suggests that school-based health promotion has some favourable and sustained effects

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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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Does UPF intake in childhood affect future cancer risk?

Does UPF intake in childhood affect future cancer risk?

This project will investigate children’s intake of UPF and the potential long-term contribution to adult cancer risk in Australia and Europe

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Thank you for your support in 2025!
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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

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Donor power in action: 19 new research awards taking on cancer before and after diagnosis
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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

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The importance of pilot and feasibility studies
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The importance of pilot and feasibility studies

Researchers use these studies to identify and explore potential challenges before a main trial begins

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Latest research-related news and blogs

Thank you for your support in 2025!
A group of people wearing matching blue shirts stand outdoors, smiling and holding large letters that spell THANK YOU! whilst others hold signs saying THANK YOU! and blue pom-poms. Trees and buildings are in the background.

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

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Donor power in action: 19 new research awards taking on cancer before and after diagnosis
Text reads: From ultra-processed foods to online therapy, we’ve announced our 2025 research grants! Next to the text is an illustration of a magnifying glass over a small map of the world. The background is purple.

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

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The importance of pilot and feasibility studies
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The importance of pilot and feasibility studies

Researchers use these studies to identify and explore potential challenges before a main trial begins

Read more

Latest research-related news and blogs

Thank you for your support in 2025!
A group of people wearing matching blue shirts stand outdoors, smiling and holding large letters that spell THANK YOU! whilst others hold signs saying THANK YOU! and blue pom-poms. Trees and buildings are in the background.

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

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Donor power in action: 19 new research awards taking on cancer before and after diagnosis
Text reads: From ultra-processed foods to online therapy, we’ve announced our 2025 research grants! Next to the text is an illustration of a magnifying glass over a small map of the world. The background is purple.

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

Read more
The importance of pilot and feasibility studies
A group of five professionals sits around a table in a modern office, engaged in a discussion. They are smiling and appear to be collaborating, with documents and a laptop on the table.

The importance of pilot and feasibility studies

Researchers use these studies to identify and explore potential challenges before a main trial begins

Read more