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Cancer survivor runs the London Marathon in memory of his dad
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Cancer survivor runs the London Marathon in memory of his dad

A man who was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma is running the London Marathon for prevention research.

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Updating our NOURISHING and MOVING policy tools: future-proofing for the next decade
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Updating our NOURISHING and MOVING policy tools: future-proofing for the next decade

Our Senior Policy Research Manager takes us behind the scenes to look at the team’s efforts to build tools that support evidence-informed prevention policy around the world.

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From classroom to finish line: retired teacher to complete six world marathons
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From classroom to finish line: retired teacher to complete six world marathons

A retired schoolteacher from the Greater Houston area will complete the World Marathon Majors to help fund cancer prevention research.

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Latest research-related news and blogs

Largest ever study of vegetarian diets and cancer shows lower risk of 5 cancers
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Largest ever study of vegetarian diets and cancer shows lower risk of 5 cancers

A major new study funded by has revealed how vegetarian diets may help reduce the risk of specific cancer types

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International Childhood Cancer Day 2026
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International Childhood Cancer Day 2026

We’re marking International Childhood Cancer Day by highlighting our research programmes across our network of charities that are dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people

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The UK’s junk food ad ban: a cautionary tale of delay and dilution
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The UK’s junk food ad ban: a cautionary tale of delay and dilution

Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer, Melissa Dando, sets out why marketing restrictions on junk food are particularly tricky to get over the line despite the benefits to public health and cancer prevention.

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