World Cancer Research Fund International

During one of the most special times in her life, paramedic Sarah Husband was diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer in October 2024. Two years on, she shares her story as part of World Cancer Research Fund’s 112 Skips a Day in October challenge, which is fundraising for new treatments and improved advice and support for breast cancer patients.

Fundraising target £150 Over 11,200 people a year die from breast cancer in the UK. Research is what changes those numbers. This is your chance to do something about it. Dust off your sports bra, sign up today, and let’s get the whole country bouncing to beat breast cancer! 🪢  Raise £10 – get your free WCRF skipping rope Reach your first £10 in fundraising and we’ll send you a WCRF skipping rope to help you take on the challenge.

A particular colon cancer subtype, imCMS4, was linked to the highest risk of recurrence, and a more ‘pro-inflammatory’ diet was associated with greater recurrence risk in this same subgroup. Author: World Cancer Research Fund Published: 19 August 2026 A particular colon cancer subtype, imCMS4, was linked to the highest risk of recurrence, and a more ‘pro-inflammatory’ diet was associated with greater recurrence risk in this same subgroup.

Top ideas for delicious picnic food – no soggy sandwiches – plus a checklist of what to pack for the perfect day of al fresco family fun. Author: Raffaella Masselli Published: 17 August 2026 With warmer weather and school holidays here, it’s the perfect time to plan an exciting day out with family or friends. You don’t have to break the bank, though. Why not embrace the joy of a picnic and the freedom to explore nature?

The relationship between dairy consumption and breast cancer risk has raised questions for scientists for years, with various studies reporting differing results. Recent work has begun to explore whether these inconsistent findings could be explained by the degree of food processing.

Knowing how to prevent cancer is only half the battle. Making sure that knowledge actually works in real schools, clinics and hospitals is the other half – and that’s exactly what three newly funded research projects are now setting out to test. This is important work. About four in ten cancer cases could be prevented, yet proven prevention methods – from HPV vaccination to stop-smoking support – don’t always reach the people who could benefit from them most.

Over the past few months, fans across the world have come together to watch football, cricket, rugby and more. Major sporting events like the FIFA World Cup, Commonwealth Games, and Wimbledon are a time to celebrate excellence at the highest levels of sport. They also bring people together in support of their national teams and athletes with joy, passion and pride.

When her sister found a lump in her breast, Meera decided to get one of her own checked, which helped save her life. Now, she urges people to fundraise for research that could save others. This July, Meera shares her story in support of our Jog 50 Miles in August challenge, which is fundraising for research into targeted treatments and improved advice and support for breast cancer patients.

Twenty years ago, researchers in Mexico set out to answer a question that could not be answered retrospectively: ‘How do lifestyle, reproductive and environmental factors shape women’s risk of cancer and other chronic diseases over time?’ “The only way to do that is to start off with a group of people who are free of the disease and wait until that disease occurs,” says Dr Martin Lajous, who directs the Mexican Teachers’ Cohort (MTC), now one of the largest long-term health studies in Latin...

Summer has a way of making it easier to get moving. The warmer weather and extra hours of daylight can naturally encourage us to spend more time outdoors and be more active. Author: Raffaella Masselli Published: 21 July 2026 Being active doesn’t have to mean joining a gym or changing your routine altogether. It can be as simple as taking a walk before starting the work day, cycling to the shops, playing in the park with children, getting in the garden or exploring a local park.