More research into colorectal cancer
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
Cancer-related fatigue in colorectal cancer survivors
This study aims to unravel the biological mechanisms linking sedentary behaviour and activity with fatigue in colorectal cancer survivors
Body composition and colorectal cancer recurrence and survival
This WCRF-funded research showed that body composition is associated with chances of survival after colorectal cancer and with fatigue
More colorectal cancer research
Comprehensive assessment, validation and causal identification of dietary exposures and cancer risk
Konstantinos Tsilidis’s research uses nutrient-wide association studies to look at lung, breast, colorectal and prostate cancers
Are metabolites associated with obesity causing colorectal cancer?
This research looks at whether the impact of obesity on colorectal cancer is mediated through changes to the circulating metabolome
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
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
The feasibility of a diet and physical activity intervention to prevent recurrence in colorectal cancer survivors
Judy Ho identified only a limited service in Hong Kong that offers specific dietary and activity advice to prevent cancer relapse
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
Further colorectal cancer research
Do vegetarian diets lower cancer risk?
This research found that vegetarians had a reduced risk of cancers of the gastrointestinal tract
Colorectal cancer survivors and following WCRF/AICR Recommendations
Is adherence to World Cancer Research Fund/AICR’s Recommendations associated with a better quality of life in survivors of colorectal cancer?
Investigating colorectal cancer in young adults
We’re funding a new research project into the role of overweight/obesity, diabetes, diet, and physical inactivity in early-onset colorectal cancer
More colorectal cancer research
The feasibility of a diet and physical activity intervention to prevent recurrence in colorectal cancer survivors
Judy Ho identified only a limited service in Hong Kong that offers specific dietary and activity advice to prevent cancer relapse
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
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
Latest research-related news and blogs
Plant-based diets: eating for our health and the planet
The term plant-based has increased in popularity recently, and for good reason! But what are plant-based diets? Can they promote health for ourselves and the planet?
Charity welcomes UK government’s announcement of National Cancer Plan on World Cancer Day
New cancer plan for England aims to reduce the number of lives lost to cancer and improve survival rates
How mega banks of data are helping scientists make great leaps in cancer research
Scientists need real people to participate in research, and studies need consent, money – and often a lot of time. So what is the UK Biobank, and why is it so important?
More research into cancer survivorship
Can exercise fight cancer in leukaemia patients?
This research will evaluate a progressive exercise programme for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia
Health behaviour interventions for Indigenous Australian cancer survivors
We’re funding a new research project into whether delivering a health behaviour intervention is feasible and acceptable to Indigenous Australian cancer survivors
Using personalised diet and physical activity intervention to help stomach cancer patients after a gastrectomy in India
The project aims to determine whether using information about body composition can help personalise a diet and physical activity lifestyle intervention (IBC) and is acceptable to stomach cancer survivors who recently completed treatment
Latest news and blogs
Why every country needs a strong National Cancer Control Plan
Cancer rates globally are worryingly on the rise but, by prioritising prevention, National Cancer Control Plans are a proven way to halt or even reverse soaring cancer rates
Marking the UK’s National Day of Reflection
For the National Day of Reflection, we’re sharing the story of Mary Towsey, a painter who supported our work until the end of her life
Plant-based diets: eating for our health and the planet
The term plant-based has increased in popularity recently, and for good reason! But what are plant-based diets? Can they promote health for ourselves and the planet?