More research into colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer survival in Palestine: a feasibility study on lifestyle factors

This small study will determine if we can undertake a large long-term follow-up study to explore the relationship between lifestyle and survival among large bowel cancer patients.

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 Butyrate paradox, MicroRNAs and colorectal cancer

A study of microRNAs in dietary reduction of cancer risk in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis patients, funded by WCRF International

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Latest research-related news and blogs

Misinformation is putting lives at risk, warns Dr Philippa Kaye

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Misinformation is putting lives at risk, warns Dr Philippa Kaye

GP and cancer survivor Dr Philippa Kaye explains what people can do to find trusted health information and advice.

Tackling misinformation: The truth about the great alcohol hoax

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Tackling misinformation: The truth about the great alcohol hoax

Discover why alcohol is linked to cancer, how industry messaging can mislead consumers, and what can be done to improve public awareness.

Can supplements help prevent cancer? What health professionals need to know

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Can supplements help prevent cancer? What health professionals need to know

Can supplements prevent cancer? Discover the latest evidence and learn why a food-first approach remains key to cancer prevention.

Further breast cancer-related research

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

Isoflavones and lignans in breast cancer among Chinese women

This Hong Kong study will add to the data on the effects of dietary phytoestrogen on breast cancer outcomes

Body composition and breast cancer risk

Laure Dossus’s research study looks at whether the association between body composition and breast cancer risk is mediated by immune function and chronic inflammation

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More breast cancer-related research grants

How do persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in diet affect endometrial and breast cancer risk?

How does exercise improve cancer-related fatigue in patients with advanced breast cancer?

This study investigates how tailored exercise reduces fatigue and improves quality of life in patients with advanced breast cancer.

Exploring the mechanisms linking sleep patterns and breast cancer risk

This INSPIRE project shed light on how being a morning person may help reduce breast cancer risk, identifying 2 proteins that could play a key role.

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Latest news and blogs

“The hardest part of my cancer journey was misinformation”

A smiling person with a bald head sits in a hospital gown on a blue chair. Marks are drawn on their chest, including an arrow and a vertical line. They hold up two fingers in a peace sign.

“The hardest part of my cancer journey was misinformation”

After sharing her cancer diagnosis online, Sharron was inundated with messages and claims about “natural” cures.

Misinformation is putting lives at risk, warns Dr Philippa Kaye

GP and cancer survivor Dr Philippa Kaye explains what people can do to find trusted health information and advice.

Tackling misinformation: The truth about the great alcohol hoax

Discover why alcohol is linked to cancer, how industry messaging can mislead consumers, and what can be done to improve public awareness.

Latest news and blogs

“The hardest part of my cancer journey was misinformation”

After sharing her cancer diagnosis online, Sharron was inundated with messages and claims about “natural” cures.

Misinformation is putting lives at risk, warns Dr Philippa Kaye

GP and cancer survivor Dr Philippa Kaye explains what people can do to find trusted health information and advice.

Tackling misinformation: The truth about the great alcohol hoax

Discover why alcohol is linked to cancer, how industry messaging can mislead consumers, and what can be done to improve public awareness.

Latest news and blogs

“The hardest part of my cancer journey was misinformation”

After sharing her cancer diagnosis online, Sharron was inundated with messages and claims about “natural” cures.

Misinformation is putting lives at risk, warns Dr Philippa Kaye

GP and cancer survivor Dr Philippa Kaye explains what people can do to find trusted health information and advice.

Tackling misinformation: The truth about the great alcohol hoax

Discover why alcohol is linked to cancer, how industry messaging can mislead consumers, and what can be done to improve public awareness.

Latest news and blogs

“The hardest part of my cancer journey was misinformation”

After sharing her cancer diagnosis online, Sharron was inundated with messages and claims about “natural” cures.

Misinformation is putting lives at risk, warns Dr Philippa Kaye

GP and cancer survivor Dr Philippa Kaye explains what people can do to find trusted health information and advice.

Tackling misinformation: The truth about the great alcohol hoax

Discover why alcohol is linked to cancer, how industry messaging can mislead consumers, and what can be done to improve public awareness.

Further breast-cancer related research

Defining the role of diet and age in the spreading of breast cancer

This research assesses metabolism, gene and protein expression in breast cancer cells, aged, obese and control mice with breast tumours and patient samples to understand formation of metastasis

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

Chronic platelet activation – a major link between diet, lifestyle and cancer risk?

We’re funding the first comprehensive prospective study on chronic platelet activation in healthy subjects and subsequent cancer risk

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