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Join our free Cook Through Cancer classes to learn practical recipes and cooking skills for people living with and beyond cancer.
www.wcrf.org
Our award-winning classes are hosted by a professional chef and oncology specialist dietitian!
We’re here to support people affected by cancer, including carers and loved ones.
www.wcrf.org/living-well/...
We’re here to support people affected by cancer, including carers and loved ones.
www.wcrf.org/living-well/...
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Research shows that everyday choices like keeping active can still have a positive impact, even if you’re older or have a higher inherited risk when it comes to breast cancer. Join our challenge on our website, and you'll learn even more. 😎
Research shows that everyday choices like keeping active can still have a positive impact, even if you’re older or have a higher inherited risk when it comes to breast cancer. Join our challenge on our website, and you'll learn even more. 😎
September 22, 2026 at 4:30 PM
It's easier to fundraise when you're part of a team!
Research shows that everyday choices like keeping active can still have a positive impact, even if you’re older or have a higher inherited risk when it comes to breast cancer. Join our challenge on our website, and you'll learn even more. 😎
Research shows that everyday choices like keeping active can still have a positive impact, even if you’re older or have a higher inherited risk when it comes to breast cancer. Join our challenge on our website, and you'll learn even more. 😎
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How do you spot 'fake' nutrition news? Does it matter if your feed fills with falsehoods? I talk with Alex Ruani @ucl.ac.uk for #NutritionScienceBites @nmnteatwell.bsky.social @wcrf.org @nutritionsociety.bsky.social @nutritionorg.bsky.social
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How do you spot 'fake' nutrition news? ...with Alex Ruani
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September 22, 2026 at 6:59 AM
How do you spot 'fake' nutrition news? Does it matter if your feed fills with falsehoods? I talk with Alex Ruani @ucl.ac.uk for #NutritionScienceBites @nmnteatwell.bsky.social @wcrf.org @nutritionsociety.bsky.social @nutritionorg.bsky.social
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We welcome the launch of the National Cancer Board and its role in driving delivery of the National Cancer Plan.
Alongside improving diagnosis, treatment and care, the Board must maintain a strong focus on cancer prevention, which is essential to reducing inequalities.
Alongside improving diagnosis, treatment and care, the Board must maintain a strong focus on cancer prevention, which is essential to reducing inequalities.
Expert team to drive improvements in cancer care
Government announces new National Cancer Board, whose first meeting is today.
www.gov.uk
September 21, 2026 at 1:02 PM
We welcome the launch of the National Cancer Board and its role in driving delivery of the National Cancer Plan.
Alongside improving diagnosis, treatment and care, the Board must maintain a strong focus on cancer prevention, which is essential to reducing inequalities.
Alongside improving diagnosis, treatment and care, the Board must maintain a strong focus on cancer prevention, which is essential to reducing inequalities.
Our award-winning classes are hosted by a professional chef and oncology specialist dietitian!
We’re here to support people affected by cancer, including carers and loved ones.
www.wcrf.org/living-well/...
We’re here to support people affected by cancer, including carers and loved ones.
www.wcrf.org/living-well/...
Cook Through Cancer | World Cancer Research Fund
Join our free Cook Through Cancer classes to learn practical recipes and cooking skills for people living with and beyond cancer.
www.wcrf.org
September 18, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Our award-winning classes are hosted by a professional chef and oncology specialist dietitian!
We’re here to support people affected by cancer, including carers and loved ones.
www.wcrf.org/living-well/...
We’re here to support people affected by cancer, including carers and loved ones.
www.wcrf.org/living-well/...
Bounce to the beat of breast cancer! 🏀
Could you or your family commit to skipping daily throughout October? You'll be supporting our breast cancer research: www.wcrf.org/support-us/e...
Could you or your family commit to skipping daily throughout October? You'll be supporting our breast cancer research: www.wcrf.org/support-us/e...
September 9, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Bounce to the beat of breast cancer! 🏀
Could you or your family commit to skipping daily throughout October? You'll be supporting our breast cancer research: www.wcrf.org/support-us/e...
Could you or your family commit to skipping daily throughout October? You'll be supporting our breast cancer research: www.wcrf.org/support-us/e...
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Looming over sporting events that many of us have been enjoying this summer/winter is the relentless promotion of health-harming products.
In my latest @wcrf.org blog, I explore why fans can't escape junk food and alcohol ads, and how we can push back against industry sportswashing. bit.ly/3UayhkS
In my latest @wcrf.org blog, I explore why fans can't escape junk food and alcohol ads, and how we can push back against industry sportswashing. bit.ly/3UayhkS
It’s time to show alcohol and junk food sponsorships the red card | World Cancer Research Fund
How has the promotion of health-harming products come to dominate major sporting events, and what can be done to reclaim sport from industry influence.
www.wcrf.org
August 11, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Looming over sporting events that many of us have been enjoying this summer/winter is the relentless promotion of health-harming products.
In my latest @wcrf.org blog, I explore why fans can't escape junk food and alcohol ads, and how we can push back against industry sportswashing. bit.ly/3UayhkS
In my latest @wcrf.org blog, I explore why fans can't escape junk food and alcohol ads, and how we can push back against industry sportswashing. bit.ly/3UayhkS
We are delighted to reveal the next projects that have been awarded funding in the ‘Reimagining Cancer Research in Europe’ initiative! 🎉
This project was created to leverage the potential of cancer prevention to reduce the growing burden of cancer in Europe: www.linkedin.com/company/wcrf... 🌍
This project was created to leverage the potential of cancer prevention to reduce the growing burden of cancer in Europe: www.linkedin.com/company/wcrf... 🌍
August 17, 2026 at 2:21 PM
We are delighted to reveal the next projects that have been awarded funding in the ‘Reimagining Cancer Research in Europe’ initiative! 🎉
This project was created to leverage the potential of cancer prevention to reduce the growing burden of cancer in Europe: www.linkedin.com/company/wcrf... 🌍
This project was created to leverage the potential of cancer prevention to reduce the growing burden of cancer in Europe: www.linkedin.com/company/wcrf... 🌍
This is your FINAL CALL to join our August challenge! ⭐
Receive a FREE T-shirt and a shiny medal when you reach the target: www.wcrf.org/support-us/e...
Receive a FREE T-shirt and a shiny medal when you reach the target: www.wcrf.org/support-us/e...
August 10, 2026 at 10:31 AM
This is your FINAL CALL to join our August challenge! ⭐
Receive a FREE T-shirt and a shiny medal when you reach the target: www.wcrf.org/support-us/e...
Receive a FREE T-shirt and a shiny medal when you reach the target: www.wcrf.org/support-us/e...
Please help us bring our physical activity booklet to life with a story of your own! 🏃🏃🏃
Whether it’s walking with friends, finding small moments to stretch or something more adventurous, it all counts.
Write a couple of sentences below.
www.wcrf.org/living-well/...
Whether it’s walking with friends, finding small moments to stretch or something more adventurous, it all counts.
Write a couple of sentences below.
www.wcrf.org/living-well/...
How do you keep active? | World Cancer Research Fund
www.wcrf.org
August 7, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Please help us bring our physical activity booklet to life with a story of your own! 🏃🏃🏃
Whether it’s walking with friends, finding small moments to stretch or something more adventurous, it all counts.
Write a couple of sentences below.
www.wcrf.org/living-well/...
Whether it’s walking with friends, finding small moments to stretch or something more adventurous, it all counts.
Write a couple of sentences below.
www.wcrf.org/living-well/...
Grab a shiny finisher’s medal in our exercise challenge!🏅
Keep yourself active whilst also funding the science that changes what happens next for thousands of women facing a cancer diagnosis: www.wcrf.org/support-us/e...
Keep yourself active whilst also funding the science that changes what happens next for thousands of women facing a cancer diagnosis: www.wcrf.org/support-us/e...
July 31, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Grab a shiny finisher’s medal in our exercise challenge!🏅
Keep yourself active whilst also funding the science that changes what happens next for thousands of women facing a cancer diagnosis: www.wcrf.org/support-us/e...
Keep yourself active whilst also funding the science that changes what happens next for thousands of women facing a cancer diagnosis: www.wcrf.org/support-us/e...
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Misinformation around cancer includes information on dangerous or ineffective supplements, and alcohol industry materials omitting evidence.
🎙️Listen to our latest podcast on the topic, with Melissa Dando, @wcrf.org & Sue Taylor of @balancene.bsky.social
www.ias.org.uk/podcast/alco...
🎙️Listen to our latest podcast on the topic, with Melissa Dando, @wcrf.org & Sue Taylor of @balancene.bsky.social
www.ias.org.uk/podcast/alco...
July 2, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Misinformation around cancer includes information on dangerous or ineffective supplements, and alcohol industry materials omitting evidence.
🎙️Listen to our latest podcast on the topic, with Melissa Dando, @wcrf.org & Sue Taylor of @balancene.bsky.social
www.ias.org.uk/podcast/alco...
🎙️Listen to our latest podcast on the topic, with Melissa Dando, @wcrf.org & Sue Taylor of @balancene.bsky.social
www.ias.org.uk/podcast/alco...
Whether it's a beautiful landscape... or simply just your local park (😅), everyone can get involved in our 'Jog 50' challenge this August!
Sign up to receive a FREE T-shirt: www.wcrf.org/support-us/e...
Sign up to receive a FREE T-shirt: www.wcrf.org/support-us/e...
July 23, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Whether it's a beautiful landscape... or simply just your local park (😅), everyone can get involved in our 'Jog 50' challenge this August!
Sign up to receive a FREE T-shirt: www.wcrf.org/support-us/e...
Sign up to receive a FREE T-shirt: www.wcrf.org/support-us/e...
Big news - we have passed @amrc-uk.bsky.social's 2025 Expert Review Audit! 🎉
A kitemark of quality confirming our grant-funding process is rigorous and robust. You can be reassured that your donations to us are going towards high-quality and needed cancer prevention research.
A kitemark of quality confirming our grant-funding process is rigorous and robust. You can be reassured that your donations to us are going towards high-quality and needed cancer prevention research.
July 14, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Big news - we have passed @amrc-uk.bsky.social's 2025 Expert Review Audit! 🎉
A kitemark of quality confirming our grant-funding process is rigorous and robust. You can be reassured that your donations to us are going towards high-quality and needed cancer prevention research.
A kitemark of quality confirming our grant-funding process is rigorous and robust. You can be reassured that your donations to us are going towards high-quality and needed cancer prevention research.
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🎉Congratulations to our member charities that have successfully completed our Expert Review Audit.
By meeting our six principles of expert review, they show their commitment to using robust funding processes that support high-quality research and improve lives.
Find out more: bit.ly/44tAvOg 🔗
By meeting our six principles of expert review, they show their commitment to using robust funding processes that support high-quality research and improve lives.
Find out more: bit.ly/44tAvOg 🔗
July 14, 2026 at 8:21 AM
🎉Congratulations to our member charities that have successfully completed our Expert Review Audit.
By meeting our six principles of expert review, they show their commitment to using robust funding processes that support high-quality research and improve lives.
Find out more: bit.ly/44tAvOg 🔗
By meeting our six principles of expert review, they show their commitment to using robust funding processes that support high-quality research and improve lives.
Find out more: bit.ly/44tAvOg 🔗
When alcohol is all around us, its impact can be easy to miss.
This #AlcoholAwarenessWeek is a chance to pause and reflect.
We're sharing @alcoholchangeuk.bsky.social's free quiz to help you better understand your drinking habits and any potential risks: AlcoholChange.org.uk/check-your-drinking
This #AlcoholAwarenessWeek is a chance to pause and reflect.
We're sharing @alcoholchangeuk.bsky.social's free quiz to help you better understand your drinking habits and any potential risks: AlcoholChange.org.uk/check-your-drinking
July 10, 2026 at 9:19 AM
When alcohol is all around us, its impact can be easy to miss.
This #AlcoholAwarenessWeek is a chance to pause and reflect.
We're sharing @alcoholchangeuk.bsky.social's free quiz to help you better understand your drinking habits and any potential risks: AlcoholChange.org.uk/check-your-drinking
This #AlcoholAwarenessWeek is a chance to pause and reflect.
We're sharing @alcoholchangeuk.bsky.social's free quiz to help you better understand your drinking habits and any potential risks: AlcoholChange.org.uk/check-your-drinking
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#AlcoholAwarenessWeek is a great time to pause and reflect on how drinking can impact our lives, including when it comes to cancer.
Take @alcoholchangeuk.bsky.social's free and confidential quiz to help you better understand your drinking habits and identify any potential risks:
🔗 bit.ly/4eNB2AH
Take @alcoholchangeuk.bsky.social's free and confidential quiz to help you better understand your drinking habits and identify any potential risks:
🔗 bit.ly/4eNB2AH
July 7, 2026 at 8:46 AM
#AlcoholAwarenessWeek is a great time to pause and reflect on how drinking can impact our lives, including when it comes to cancer.
Take @alcoholchangeuk.bsky.social's free and confidential quiz to help you better understand your drinking habits and identify any potential risks:
🔗 bit.ly/4eNB2AH
Take @alcoholchangeuk.bsky.social's free and confidential quiz to help you better understand your drinking habits and identify any potential risks:
🔗 bit.ly/4eNB2AH
Thank you to everyone who joined in for our most ambitious #CancerPreventionActionWeek ever! 🤩
Your opinions, good and bad, will be really helpful to ensure that next year, our campaign is tailored to your experiences. Please consider filling out our 5-minute survey.
Your opinions, good and bad, will be really helpful to ensure that next year, our campaign is tailored to your experiences. Please consider filling out our 5-minute survey.
Cancer Prevention Action Week 2026
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July 8, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined in for our most ambitious #CancerPreventionActionWeek ever! 🤩
Your opinions, good and bad, will be really helpful to ensure that next year, our campaign is tailored to your experiences. Please consider filling out our 5-minute survey.
Your opinions, good and bad, will be really helpful to ensure that next year, our campaign is tailored to your experiences. Please consider filling out our 5-minute survey.
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When does misinformation just becoming lying or deceit?
On our latest podcast, we spoke to Melissa Dando @wcrf.org & Sue Taylor @balancene.bsky.social about alcohol industry mis- and disinformation around cancer information.
www.ias.org.uk/podcast/alco...
On our latest podcast, we spoke to Melissa Dando @wcrf.org & Sue Taylor @balancene.bsky.social about alcohol industry mis- and disinformation around cancer information.
www.ias.org.uk/podcast/alco...
July 6, 2026 at 10:01 AM
When does misinformation just becoming lying or deceit?
On our latest podcast, we spoke to Melissa Dando @wcrf.org & Sue Taylor @balancene.bsky.social about alcohol industry mis- and disinformation around cancer information.
www.ias.org.uk/podcast/alco...
On our latest podcast, we spoke to Melissa Dando @wcrf.org & Sue Taylor @balancene.bsky.social about alcohol industry mis- and disinformation around cancer information.
www.ias.org.uk/podcast/alco...
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Cancer Prevention Action Week in June was about tackling health misinformation.
In our latest podcast, we discuss how the alcohol industry misinforms the public about alcohol's link to cancer, with Melissa Dando of @wcrf.org & Sue Taylor of @balancene.bsky.social.
🔗 www.ias.org.uk/podcast/alco...
In our latest podcast, we discuss how the alcohol industry misinforms the public about alcohol's link to cancer, with Melissa Dando of @wcrf.org & Sue Taylor of @balancene.bsky.social.
🔗 www.ias.org.uk/podcast/alco...
June 30, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Cancer Prevention Action Week in June was about tackling health misinformation.
In our latest podcast, we discuss how the alcohol industry misinforms the public about alcohol's link to cancer, with Melissa Dando of @wcrf.org & Sue Taylor of @balancene.bsky.social.
🔗 www.ias.org.uk/podcast/alco...
In our latest podcast, we discuss how the alcohol industry misinforms the public about alcohol's link to cancer, with Melissa Dando of @wcrf.org & Sue Taylor of @balancene.bsky.social.
🔗 www.ias.org.uk/podcast/alco...
Run for us in the #Tokyo Marathon! 🏃
Take on one of the world's most stunning and sought-after marathon majors while raising funds to help prevent cancer and save lives: events.wcrf.org/event/tokyo-...
Take on one of the world's most stunning and sought-after marathon majors while raising funds to help prevent cancer and save lives: events.wcrf.org/event/tokyo-...
June 29, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Run for us in the #Tokyo Marathon! 🏃
Take on one of the world's most stunning and sought-after marathon majors while raising funds to help prevent cancer and save lives: events.wcrf.org/event/tokyo-...
Take on one of the world's most stunning and sought-after marathon majors while raising funds to help prevent cancer and save lives: events.wcrf.org/event/tokyo-...
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Thanks to @jessasatomp.bsky.social & @joshfg.bsky.social for hosting such an important Parliamentary roundtable on health misinformation and @debscohen.bsky.social's book "Bad Influence".
I was delighted to attend, it was the perfect way to wrap up @wcrf.org's #CancerPreventionActionWeek for 2026!
I was delighted to attend, it was the perfect way to wrap up @wcrf.org's #CancerPreventionActionWeek for 2026!
June 23, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Thanks to @jessasatomp.bsky.social & @joshfg.bsky.social for hosting such an important Parliamentary roundtable on health misinformation and @debscohen.bsky.social's book "Bad Influence".
I was delighted to attend, it was the perfect way to wrap up @wcrf.org's #CancerPreventionActionWeek for 2026!
I was delighted to attend, it was the perfect way to wrap up @wcrf.org's #CancerPreventionActionWeek for 2026!
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👇Cancer Prevention Action Week information👇
Research shows that no single food can prevent cancer, it is the overall dietary pattern that matters. World Cancer Research Fund’s fibre factsheet offers practical steps to increase the amount of fibre in your diet, helping to reduce cancer risk.
Research shows that no single food can prevent cancer, it is the overall dietary pattern that matters. World Cancer Research Fund’s fibre factsheet offers practical steps to increase the amount of fibre in your diet, helping to reduce cancer risk.
June 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM
👇Cancer Prevention Action Week information👇
Research shows that no single food can prevent cancer, it is the overall dietary pattern that matters. World Cancer Research Fund’s fibre factsheet offers practical steps to increase the amount of fibre in your diet, helping to reduce cancer risk.
Research shows that no single food can prevent cancer, it is the overall dietary pattern that matters. World Cancer Research Fund’s fibre factsheet offers practical steps to increase the amount of fibre in your diet, helping to reduce cancer risk.
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🚨 Don't fall for supplement bunk!
NHS staff battling wave of supplement disinformation www.theguardian.com/society/2026... via @wcrf.org
2/5 frontline health workers "encounter patients who raise inaccurate or misleading information about supplements at least once a week."
Harmful & waste of time
NHS staff battling wave of supplement disinformation www.theguardian.com/society/2026... via @wcrf.org
2/5 frontline health workers "encounter patients who raise inaccurate or misleading information about supplements at least once a week."
Harmful & waste of time
NHS staff battling wave of food supplement disinformation
Exclusive: Cancer charity says dispelling falsehoods gleaned from social media is now routine task for clinicians
www.theguardian.com
June 15, 2026 at 10:19 PM
🚨 Don't fall for supplement bunk!
NHS staff battling wave of supplement disinformation www.theguardian.com/society/2026... via @wcrf.org
2/5 frontline health workers "encounter patients who raise inaccurate or misleading information about supplements at least once a week."
Harmful & waste of time
NHS staff battling wave of supplement disinformation www.theguardian.com/society/2026... via @wcrf.org
2/5 frontline health workers "encounter patients who raise inaccurate or misleading information about supplements at least once a week."
Harmful & waste of time
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Health mis-info can downplay risks of products like🍺&🚬that ⬆️ cancer risk, & make it harder to make informed health decisions. DPH are working to ensure EVERYone has access to accurate info & are tackling harmful industry tactics promoting these products.➡️ bit.ly/adphcdoh
#ScienceNotFiction @wcrf.org
#ScienceNotFiction @wcrf.org
June 16, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Health mis-info can downplay risks of products like🍺&🚬that ⬆️ cancer risk, & make it harder to make informed health decisions. DPH are working to ensure EVERYone has access to accurate info & are tackling harmful industry tactics promoting these products.➡️ bit.ly/adphcdoh
#ScienceNotFiction @wcrf.org
#ScienceNotFiction @wcrf.org
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World Cancer Research Fund is tackling health misinformation this Cancer Prevention Action Week.
From supplements and “superfoods” to restrictive diets and alcohol claims, misleading information can divert attention from what we know reduces cancer risk.
It's time to prioritise science.
From supplements and “superfoods” to restrictive diets and alcohol claims, misleading information can divert attention from what we know reduces cancer risk.
It's time to prioritise science.
June 16, 2026 at 8:05 AM
World Cancer Research Fund is tackling health misinformation this Cancer Prevention Action Week.
From supplements and “superfoods” to restrictive diets and alcohol claims, misleading information can divert attention from what we know reduces cancer risk.
It's time to prioritise science.
From supplements and “superfoods” to restrictive diets and alcohol claims, misleading information can divert attention from what we know reduces cancer risk.
It's time to prioritise science.