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World Cancer Research Fund examines how diet, weight and physical activity affect your risk of developing and surviving cancer. Preventing cancer. Saving lives
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We really welcome this new report from @ias.org.uk

It's great to see that the report supports measures to address affordability, availability and marketing of alcohol – such as minimum unit pricing and mandatory alcohol labels.

www.ias.org.uk/news/new-exp...
New expert vision sets out roadmap to halve alcohol harm within a decade - Institute of Alcohol Studies
The Institute of Alcohol Studies has today published A Healthier Future: a long-term vision to tackle alcohol harm in the UK – a new expert consensus report developed with over 40 of the country’s lea...
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November 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Excellent insights – still work to do to embed prevention into the heart of health policy and the public consciousness
melissadando.bsky.social Melissa @melissadando.bsky.social · 10d
Conference may feel like a distant memory, but I'm still reflecting on the powerful insights shared in Liverpool💡

I've written a blog sharing my key takeaways on how the UK government can deliver its ambition to shift from sickness to prevention.

www.wcrf.org/about-us/new...

#CancerPrevention
5 ways the UK government can be bolder on cancer prevention | World Cancer Research Fund
We explore where the UK government needs to go further to realise its manifesto commitment to shift from sickness to prevention
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October 31, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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You wouldn't put on a play without a rehearsal. So why would you embark on a big research study without running a pilot?

We look at the benefits of research pilots and feasibility studies: www.wcrf.org/about-us/new...
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October 28, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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👉 With Lancet's refined definition of #obesity, we found clinical obesity (excess fat + organ dysfunction) linked to a 56% higher #mortality vs. no obesity.
👉 #BMI alone misses key risks.
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👉 10.1001/jamainternmed.2025.4978
October 28, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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🚨Find out what killer tactics the tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food and drink industries have used to undermine public health policies since the Labour government has been in power.

📰Read our new report with @ashorguk.bsky.social and @oha-updates.bsky.social here:
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Killer tactics 2: Business as usual - Alcohol Health Alliance
How tobacco, alcohol, and unhealthy food and drink industries use shared tactics to hold back public health progress.
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October 23, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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The BMJ on X: "Baby feeding charities and experts have called on the government to urgently publish its response to recommendations for tackling the high price of infant formula made by the UK’s competition regulator in February https://t.co/xfbfk9Slvy" / X
Baby feeding charities and experts have called on the government to urgently publish its response to recommendations for tackling the high price of infant formula made by the UK’s competition regulator in February https://t.co/xfbfk9Slvy
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October 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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As #ECAC5 launches, our Exec. Director of Policy and Research @drgiotamitrou.bsky.social has written this thought-provoking piece: "The smart investment to make: why cancer prevention must be the priority"
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The smart investment we can’t afford to ignore: why cancer prevention must be our top priority
By Panagiota Mitrou, Executive Director of Research and Policy, World Cancer Research Fund International The launch of the 5th edition of the European Code against Cancer (ECAC5) by the IARC - Interna...
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October 20, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Introducing the CANDO programme, our ambitious new programme with @unisouthampton.bsky.social looking at how body composition and nutrition affect women with breast cancer.

The aim is to help personalise treatments and make them more effective 👇
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CANDO programme – towards better breast cancer treatment and recovery
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October 15, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Our researchers have received over £1m from World Cancer Research Fund to improve breast cancer treatment.

They aim to measure body composition of patients to help personalise treatments and make them more effective.

Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/QSqhRg

@wcrf.org @uhsftresearch.bsky.social
A woman with short white hair and a pink blazer sits, smiling. Beside her is a quote about the challenges of breast cancer treatment, emphasizing the difficulties of chemotherapy and the potential for new research to improve patient care. The text shows affiliation with the University of Southampton. Her full quote reads: As someone who has personally experienced the challenges of breast cancer treatment, I understand how rough it can be and how difficult it is to get doses right. Currently, a lot of patients find chemotherapy courses very challenging, and we can’t always know when more targeted treatments might be appropriate. This research could allow clinicians in future to reduce the guesswork and give patients with breast cancer an all-round better experience.
October 15, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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1 in 12 breast cancer cases are linked to alcohol and it increases the risk of at least 7 types of cancer

We need a National Alcohol Strategy in England inc. mandatory health warnings on alcohol and stricter marketing restrictions
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One in three adults need alcohol to get on dancefloor – but one group has less shame
The estimated lifetime risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer is 14 per cent, which increases to 22 per cent in those who drink two glasses of wine a day
www.independent.co.uk
October 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Our @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social colleagues were gathered this week for @who.int IARC EPIC annual meeting to share and discover the wide range of #cancerresearch studies being carried out across this important cohort.
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Group photo showing Imperial College London researchers at the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition annual meeting in Rome - Professor Amanda Cross, Nefeli Taravira, Professor Elio Riboli, Professor Marc Gunter, Sherry Morris, David Muller, Rawan Maawadh, Doris Chan, Ahmed Jayedi, Kostas Tsilidis, Margarita Cariolou
October 8, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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We're at the 9th NHS Oncology Conference in Milton Keynes today if you want to swing by and say hello! Would be great to see you
www.convenzis.co.uk/events/9th-n...
October 7, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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A diet rich in wholegrains, nuts, fruit and veg could prevent 15m deaths a year and cut cancer rates.

Our Asst Dir Dr Helen Croker is quoted: "It's heartening that healthy diets can align with the most sustainable globally."

Now we need policy action! ✊
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The diet that could prevent up to 15 million deaths across the world
The planetary health diet is linked to a 27 per cent reduced risk of premature death
www.independent.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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melissadando.bsky.social
Thank you to @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social for meeting @wcrf.org at #LabourConference to talk about our work on cancer prevention, particularly as it relates to alcohol.

We were also pleased to discuss the Rare Cancers Bill, which aims to drive research & investment into treatments for rare cancers.
October 1, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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From today new laws in England will restrict promotion of products high in fat, sugar & salt – banning "buy one get one free" deals: major progress for health equity.

With obesity linked to 13 types of cancer, the government needs to help make healthy foods affordable and accessible for all.
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October 1, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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👋MR analyses (~40K Europeans) showed causal links between specific fat depots and #cancer
👉Liver fat ↑ liver cancer risk
👉Pancreas fat ↑ ovarian cancer risk
👉Abdominal subcutaneous adipose tissue ↑ endometrial ↑ liver, ↑ esophageal, ↑ovarian cancer
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Adiposity distribution and risks of 12 obesity-related cancers: a Mendelian randomization analysis
AbstractIntroduction. There is convincing evidence that overall adiposity increases the risks of several cancers. Whether the distribution of adiposity pla
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September 28, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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Proud to be part of the #MakeHealthEqual campaign!
melissadando.bsky.social Melissa @melissadando.bsky.social · Sep 28
Arrived in a very sunny Liverpool today for #LabourConference ☀️

First stop was the @healthequals.bsky.social stand, which showcases their new #MakeHealthEqual campaign -highlighting that in the UK lives are being cut short by up to 16 years.

Go visit them at stand H3!
September 29, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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This research that we co-funded confirms body fat distribution is key to cancer risk. As @jpanina.bsky.social says: "While our Cancer Prevention Recommendations highlight the value of a healthy weight, mounting evidence shows body composition is also crucial"
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Not all fat is equal: Body fat distribution linked to cancer risk
New research shows that where fat is stored in the body may influence cancer risk more than overall body weight.
www.thebrighterside.news
September 26, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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Great to be able to contribute to this @telegraphnews.bsky.social article about what to eat to reduce your cancer risk (without giving up meat) 🧵 (1/2)

www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitne...
September 25, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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🚨 We’re hiring! 🚨

@wcrf.org is looking for a Senior Policy Research Manager to lead global policy research on diet, physical activity & alcohol.

⏳ Apply by 5 Oct | £45–47k | Hybrid London
👉 www.wcrf.org/wp-content/u...

#Hiring #Policy #PublicHealth #cancerprevention
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September 15, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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We are proud to announce the appointment of Dr Anne Lee as our new Ambassador in Hong Kong. Dr Lee will bring a wealth of experience to the position of Hong Kong Ambassador, having had a long and prestigious career in both cancer treatment and research.
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September 12, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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Recent opinion piece in The Guardian highlights that in order to tackle rising levels of alcohol and diet-related diseases and ease pressure on the NHS, regulatory measures such as a minimum unit price for alcohol must be adopted.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on public health: if Labour is serious about reducing illness, it must focus on causes | Editorial
Editorial: A shift to prevention will only succeed if ministers take a bold approach to regulation and lift people out of poverty
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September 12, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Our Regular Grant Programme 2025/2026 is now open!

To find out more information, including what we fund and how to apply: www.wcrf.org/research-pol...
September 8, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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World Cancer Research Fund will be submitting a response and supporting a submission by @oha-updates.bsky.social 👇
melissadando.bsky.social Melissa @melissadando.bsky.social · Sep 3
Good news! The UK Government has today launched its consultation on banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s - delivering on a key manifesto promise.

@sustainweb.org has long campaigned for this step, which could prevent obesity in up to 40,000 children.

bit.ly/4nbVgoP
Government to ban high caffeine energy drinks sales to children | Sustain
Sustain's Children's Food Campaign welcomes the government's plans to ban the sales of high caffeine energy drinks to under-16s as a logical step for drinks that already carry warning labels saying 'n...
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September 3, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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melissadando.bsky.social
Good news! The UK Government has today launched its consultation on banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s - delivering on a key manifesto promise.

@sustainweb.org has long campaigned for this step, which could prevent obesity in up to 40,000 children.

bit.ly/4nbVgoP
Government to ban high caffeine energy drinks sales to children | Sustain
Sustain's Children's Food Campaign welcomes the government's plans to ban the sales of high caffeine energy drinks to under-16s as a logical step for drinks that already carry warning labels saying 'n...
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September 3, 2025 at 8:27 AM