More colorectal cancer research

Identifying the influence of the microbiome and metabolome on intestinal stem cells

We aim to find out if bacteria affect the behaviour of normal and cancerous intestinal stem cells.

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

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

More colorectal cancer research

Reducing sedentary behaviour after colorectal and renal cancer

The aim of this study is assess whether and how reducing sedentary behaviour is related to adiposity, fatigue and quality of life in people after treatment for colorectal and renal 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

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

More colorectal cancer research

This study aims to unravel the biological mechanisms linking sedentary behaviour and activity with fatigue in colorectal cancer survivors

Metabolomic profiling and colorectal cancer risk

This study, funded by WCRF International, provides new insights into metabolic pathways that may play a role in colon cancer development

Why does food increase or decrease the risk of colorectal cancer?

This research will aim to identify mechanistic (biological) pathways linking diet to colorectal (bowel) cancer

More breast cancer research

How does physical activity reduce the risk of breast cancer?

Funded by WKOF, we’re working on the key biological pathways linking physical activity with breast cancer risk

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

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

Latest news and blogs

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors

Man and woman out cycling through the countryside

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors

The CO21 CHALLENGE Trial shows that exercise after colon cancer treatment resulted in longer disease-free survival

We join forces with Our Future Health to help prevent cancer across UK

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We join forces with Our Future Health to help prevent cancer across UK

World Cancer Research Fund is now an affiliate partner of Our Future Health and together we aim to unlock deeper insights into cancer prevention through data and research

Magnificent mocktails with a fruity take on going alcohol-free

Our pink cooler watermelon slushie recipe

Magnificent mocktails with a fruity take on going alcohol-free

Try our mocktails made in minutes, all with 5 ingredients or fewer

Latest news and blogs

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors

The CO21 CHALLENGE Trial shows that exercise after colon cancer treatment resulted in longer disease-free survival

We join forces with Our Future Health to help prevent cancer across UK

World Cancer Research Fund is now an affiliate partner of Our Future Health and together we aim to unlock deeper insights into cancer prevention through data and research

Magnificent mocktails with a fruity take on going alcohol-free

Try our mocktails made in minutes, all with 5 ingredients or fewer

Latest news and blogs

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors

The CO21 CHALLENGE Trial shows that exercise after colon cancer treatment resulted in longer disease-free survival

We join forces with Our Future Health to help prevent cancer across UK

World Cancer Research Fund is now an affiliate partner of Our Future Health and together we aim to unlock deeper insights into cancer prevention through data and research

Magnificent mocktails with a fruity take on going alcohol-free

Try our mocktails made in minutes, all with 5 ingredients or fewer

Latest news and blogs

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors

The CO21 CHALLENGE Trial shows that exercise after colon cancer treatment resulted in longer disease-free survival

We join forces with Our Future Health to help prevent cancer across UK

World Cancer Research Fund is now an affiliate partner of Our Future Health and together we aim to unlock deeper insights into cancer prevention through data and research

Magnificent mocktails with a fruity take on going alcohol-free

Try our mocktails made in minutes, all with 5 ingredients or fewer

More colorectal cancer research

Can vitamin D reduce fatigue in colorectal cancer patients?

A study to test whether vitamin D supplementation improves fatigue in patients with a colorectal tumor

Advanced Glycation End Products: are exposures associated with colorectal cancer risk and survival?

Mazda Jenab is researching high fat/protein or animal-source foods, and how they impact colorectal cancer

Vitamin D and lifestyle, large bowel cancer development and Lynch syndrome

We’re funding a new research project into how lifestyle factors and vitamin D levels can affect the risk of large bowel cancer in people with Lynch syndrome

Latest research-related news and blogs

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors

The CO21 CHALLENGE Trial shows that exercise after colon cancer treatment resulted in longer disease-free survival

Why is alcohol so popular among older drinkers while young people cut back?

Why is alcohol so popular among older drinkers while young people cut back?

Alcohol is a way of life in societies around the world – yet there are signs of change as young adults are drinking less than previous generations. We spoke to Prof Richard Cooke about the psychology of drinking alcohol

Were you part of the Women’s Cohort Study?

Were you part of the Women’s Cohort Study?

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the UK Women’s Cohort Study, the initial funding for which came from us

Further colorectal cancer research

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

Body mass index and surviving colorectal and endometrial cancers

The impact of BMI on cancer-related survival in chemotherapy-naive patients with non-metastatic colorectal and endometrial cancer

Examining the link between lifestyle, immune-related tumour characteristics and colorectal cancer recurrence

How lifestyle and immune-related tumour characteristics impact the recurrence of large bowel cancer, with the goal of developing personalised prevention guidelines

More colorectal cancer research

Identifying the influence of the microbiome and metabolome on intestinal stem cells

We aim to find out if bacteria affect the behaviour of normal and cancerous intestinal stem cells.

Does a poor diet cause health problems for colorectal cancer survivors?

This research aimed to discover if diet affects the health of colorectal cancer survivors, such as depression, fatigue and anxiety

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

More colorectal cancer research

Identifying the influence of the microbiome and metabolome on intestinal stem cells

How western diets alter stem cells and induce colon cancer

Are metabolites associated with obesity causing colorectal cancer?

More colorectal cancer research

Reducing sedentary behaviour after colorectal and renal cancer

Investigating colorectal cancer in young adults

How does consuming cow milk affect colon cancer risk?

More colorectal cancer research

Cancer-related fatigue in colorectal cancer survivors

Metabolomic profiling and colorectal cancer risk

Why does food increase or decrease the risk of colorectal cancer?

More breast cancer research

How does physical activity reduce the risk of breast cancer?

How short-term fasting can improve chemotherapy in breast cancer patients

Adherence to Mediterranean diet and risk of esophageal, gastric, pancreas, lung and breast cancer

Latest news and blogs

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors

We join forces with Our Future Health to help prevent cancer across UK

Magnificent mocktails with a fruity take on going alcohol-free

Latest news and blogs

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors

We join forces with Our Future Health to help prevent cancer across UK

Magnificent mocktails with a fruity take on going alcohol-free

Latest news and blogs

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors

We join forces with Our Future Health to help prevent cancer across UK

Magnificent mocktails with a fruity take on going alcohol-free

Latest news and blogs

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors

We join forces with Our Future Health to help prevent cancer across UK

Magnificent mocktails with a fruity take on going alcohol-free

More colorectal cancer research

Can vitamin D reduce fatigue in colorectal cancer patients?

Advanced Glycation End Products: are exposures associated with colorectal cancer risk and survival?

Vitamin D and lifestyle, large bowel cancer development and Lynch syndrome

Latest research-related news and blogs

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors

Why is alcohol so popular among older drinkers while young people cut back?

Were you part of the Women’s Cohort Study?

Further colorectal cancer research

Investigating colorectal cancer in young adults

Body mass index and surviving colorectal and endometrial cancers

Examining the link between lifestyle, immune-related tumour characteristics and colorectal cancer recurrence

More colorectal cancer research

Identifying the influence of the microbiome and metabolome on intestinal stem cells

Does a poor diet cause health problems for colorectal cancer survivors?

Does bariatric surgery increase the risk of colorectal cancer?