More prostate cancer research
Obesity, exercise and prostate cancer
This study, funded by WCRF International, aims to investigate why obesity makes prostate cancer more aggressive
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
Does the age you are obese matter?
Obesity is associated with an increased risk of death from prostate cancer, but the underlying causes are poorly understood
More on pancreatic cancer
Does fructose promote pancreatic cancer through its conversion to acetate?
Pancreatic cancer is among the deadliest forms of cancer and essentially untreatable. How could dietary fructose be promoting its development?
Vitamin D and pancreatic cancer risk
Higher concentrations and dietary intake of vitamin D were not associated with a lower risk of pancreatic cancer.
Excess body weight tips the scale on pancreatic cancer risk
Pancreatic cancer is often advanced by the time someone experiences symptoms, which means people often don’t consult a doctor until it’s too late
Latest news and blogs
Runner to complete World Marathon Majors for cancer prevention research
A runner from New York will take on the TCS London Marathon this April with a goal that extends far beyond the finish line
Vet turns grief into action with the London Marathon
A veterinarian from New Jersey will travel across the Atlantic Ocean to fundraise for cancer prevention research in her dad’s memory
From plate to policy: how can we make schools healthier places to grow up?
Senior Policy Research Manager, Dr Chloe Clifford Astbury, looks at how we can use policy to improve food in and around the places where children spend much of their time.
Latest news and blogs
Runner to complete World Marathon Majors for cancer prevention research
A runner from New York will take on the TCS London Marathon this April with a goal that extends far beyond the finish line
Vet turns grief into action with the London Marathon
A veterinarian from New Jersey will travel across the Atlantic Ocean to fundraise for cancer prevention research in her dad’s memory
From plate to policy: how can we make schools healthier places to grow up?
Senior Policy Research Manager, Dr Chloe Clifford Astbury, looks at how we can use policy to improve food in and around the places where children spend much of their time.
More 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 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.
Insulin resistance as driver of myosteatosis in colorectal cancer
This study explores if insulin resistance drives fat accumulation in muscles, and worsen the prognosis of people with colorectal cancer
More breast cancer research
Identification of metabolic signatures related to stress and breast cancer risk and survival
This study examines the associations between self-reported stress and breast cancer risk and survival, and then identify novel blood markers of stress
Why does obesity increase the risk of certain cancers in women?
We explored the associations between body fatness and breast, endometrial and ovarian cancers
Breast cancer: effect of yoga on endocrine-related musculoskeletal symptoms
The aim of this study is to assess the effect of yoga in women with a breast cancer diagnosis who suffer from joint pain and stiffness caused by hormone therapy.
Latest news and blogs
Runner to complete World Marathon Majors for cancer prevention research
A runner from New York will take on the TCS London Marathon this April with a goal that extends far beyond the finish line
Vet turns grief into action with the London Marathon
A veterinarian from New Jersey will travel across the Atlantic Ocean to fundraise for cancer prevention research in her dad’s memory
From plate to policy: how can we make schools healthier places to grow up?
Senior Policy Research Manager, Dr Chloe Clifford Astbury, looks at how we can use policy to improve food in and around the places where children spend much of their time.
More colorectal cancer research
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
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
Delivering chemotherapy to people with colon cancer on exercise bikes
Instead of sitting still during treatment, participants will use a stationary bike. Exercise may boost chemotherapy effectiveness by increasing blood flow
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
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
Can chitin, found in insect shells, help prevent colorectal cancer?
We’re investigating whether chitin, a dietary fibre found in insect shells, can prevent colorectal cancer by changing the gut microbiota, reducing gut inflammation and improving DNA modifications in the colon
More breast cancer research
Does exercise offer long-term benefits for people with metastatic breast cancer?
A previous study showed that a supervised exercise programme reduced fatigue, pain and shortness of breath. We want to find out if these effects last
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
Metabolic syndrome, gut microbiome, and breast cancer risk in Sub-Saharan African women
The ABCS study examines how metabolic syndrome and the gut microbiome may impact breast cancer risk in Ghanaian women to support prevention strategies and personalised care in Sub-Saharan Africa
Latest news and blogs
Runner to complete World Marathon Majors for cancer prevention research
A runner from New York will take on the TCS London Marathon this April with a goal that extends far beyond the finish line
Vet turns grief into action with the London Marathon
A veterinarian from New Jersey will travel across the Atlantic Ocean to fundraise for cancer prevention research in her dad’s memory
From plate to policy: how can we make schools healthier places to grow up?
Senior Policy Research Manager, Dr Chloe Clifford Astbury, looks at how we can use policy to improve food in and around the places where children spend much of their time.
Latest news and blogs
Runner to complete World Marathon Majors for cancer prevention research
A runner from New York will take on the TCS London Marathon this April with a goal that extends far beyond the finish line
Vet turns grief into action with the London Marathon
A veterinarian from New Jersey will travel across the Atlantic Ocean to fundraise for cancer prevention research in her dad’s memory
From plate to policy: how can we make schools healthier places to grow up?
Senior Policy Research Manager, Dr Chloe Clifford Astbury, looks at how we can use policy to improve food in and around the places where children spend much of their time.