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Inflammation factors and endometrial cancer: a prospective study
This research supports the hypothesis that inflammation factors play a role in endometrial carcinogenesis
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
How high-intensity exercise and fibre affect immunotherapy outcomes for patients with melanoma
This trial will explore the effects of a high-fibre diet and high-intensity exercise on the gut microbiome, immune function and immunotherapy outcomes in melanoma patients
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Rebuilding bone with exercise in multiple myeloma
This study’s objectives are to determine the effect of highly targeted exercise on the bone health and quality of life of people with multiple myeloma.
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
How western diets alter stem cells and induce colon cancer
This project will investigate which western-style diet-related factors influence the inflammation of stem cells and the development of colon cancer
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Adherence to Mediterranean diet and risk of esophageal, gastric, pancreas, lung and breast cancer
Piet van den Brandt’s research concluded that eating a Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of lung, postmenopausal breast, oesophagus (squamous cell carcinoma in men), and stomach cancers
Do vegetarian diets lower cancer risk?
This research found that vegetarians had a reduced risk of cancers of the gastrointestinal tract
How short-term fasting can improve chemotherapy in breast cancer patients
We’re funding a new research project to enhance our understanding of how short-term fasting-mimicking diets enhance the effects of chemotherapy
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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
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
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.