More prostate cancer research
Do vegetarian diets lower cancer risk?
This research found that vegetarians had a reduced risk of cancers of the gastrointestinal tract
Impact of dietary energy restriction and exercise on prostate cancer patients
This study will use a newly method to compare the impact of eating less food versus daily exercise on muscle, prostate, and prostate tumour growth responses
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
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Exercise and breast cancer risk: 7 easy ways to move more
Squats while the kettle boils, a walk at lunch, a weekly parkrun – small changes that add up to a lower breast cancer risk.
Are more young people getting cancer?
Our Research Translation Manager Dr Vanessa Gordon-Dseagu looks at our new analysis of cancers occurring before the age of 50 and explores what might be driving changes in the number of new cases.
Healthy ideas for school lunchboxes
Healthy school lunchbox ideas for children, with simple tips and nutritious recipes to keep them full and energised throughout the day.
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 protective effect of polyphenols on colorectal cancer risk in Japan
This project is investigating the role of polyphenols in colorectal cancer development using molecular epidemiologic studies
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 body composition-related research
Fat tissue and advanced prostate cancer risk
The aim of this project is to examine the amount of fat surrounding the prostate as a risk factor for aggressive prostate cancer.
Body fatness at adolescence, adult attained height and the development of tumours in Lynch syndrome
Investigating the role of body fatness at adolescence & height on cancer in people with Lynch syndrome
Body size and risk of development of 22 major cancers: Data from Catalonia
Research into body size and the risk of developing 22 cancers using data from 6 million Catalans
More breast cancer research
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.
Do vegetarian diets lower cancer risk?
This research found that vegetarians had a reduced risk of cancers of the gastrointestinal tract
Body mass index in childhood and risk of pre-menopausal breast cancer
The study aims to determine whether a larger body size in childhood protects against a risk of pre-menopausal breast cancer.
More colorectal cancer research
Body fatness at adolescence, adult attained height and the development of tumours in Lynch syndrome
Investigating the role of body fatness at adolescence & height on cancer in people with Lynch syndrome
Do vegetarian diets lower cancer risk?
This research found that vegetarians had a reduced risk of cancers of the gastrointestinal tract
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
Latest news and blogs
Exercise and breast cancer risk: 7 easy ways to move more
Squats while the kettle boils, a walk at lunch, a weekly parkrun – small changes that add up to a lower breast cancer risk.
Are more young people getting cancer?
Our Research Translation Manager Dr Vanessa Gordon-Dseagu looks at our new analysis of cancers occurring before the age of 50 and explores what might be driving changes in the number of new cases.
Healthy ideas for school lunchboxes
Healthy school lunchbox ideas for children, with simple tips and nutritious recipes to keep them full and energised throughout the day.
Latest news and blogs
Exercise and breast cancer risk: 7 easy ways to move more
Squats while the kettle boils, a walk at lunch, a weekly parkrun – small changes that add up to a lower breast cancer risk.
Are more young people getting cancer?
Our Research Translation Manager Dr Vanessa Gordon-Dseagu looks at our new analysis of cancers occurring before the age of 50 and explores what might be driving changes in the number of new cases.
Healthy ideas for school lunchboxes
Healthy school lunchbox ideas for children, with simple tips and nutritious recipes to keep them full and energised throughout the day.
More lung cancer research
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
Exploring selenium and lung cancer risk
We’re studying how selenium may influence lung cancer biology and survival of cancer cells, with the aim of informing future guidance
Which fatty acids help people respond better to immunotherapy for lung cancer?
We expect mono- and poly-unsaturated fatty acids to help patients respond to immunotherapy. We also want to identify diets, with the right kinds of fats, that make this treatment most effective
Latest news and blogs
Exercise and breast cancer risk: 7 easy ways to move more
Squats while the kettle boils, a walk at lunch, a weekly parkrun – small changes that add up to a lower breast cancer risk.
Are more young people getting cancer?
Our Research Translation Manager Dr Vanessa Gordon-Dseagu looks at our new analysis of cancers occurring before the age of 50 and explores what might be driving changes in the number of new cases.
Healthy ideas for school lunchboxes
Healthy school lunchbox ideas for children, with simple tips and nutritious recipes to keep them full and energised throughout the day.
More prostate cancer research
Helping prostate cancer survivors in disadvantaged areas
A study, funded by WCRF, of the feasibility of a nurse-led behaviour change intervention to increase activity for prostate cancer survivors
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
Dairy and plant foods, and advanced prostate cancer
Calcium, fruit and vegetable intakes were not associated with risk of advanced prostate cancer in this research