Welcome to WCRF UK

World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF UK) is part of a global network of charities that are committed to preventing cancer. We fund cutting edge cancer research and provide people with the information they need to reduce their cancer risk.

Fruity Friday »

Take part in Fruity Friday, our annual awareness and fundraising campaign, which is on 18th May 2012.

Alcohol calorie calculator »

See how alcoholic drinks can contribute to weight gain with our new alcohol calorie calculator.

Beat the Banana! »

Can you beat the banana to the finish line? Take part in our annual 5k fun run and find out!

Resources for health professionals »

Tools to help health professionals talk to their patients about diet, physical activity, weight and cancer risk.

How you can reduce your cancer risk

Scientists estimate that about a third of the most common cancers could be prevented by:

Eating a healthy diet
Maintaining a healthy weight
Being regularly physically active every day

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News & blog

14/05/12 News: Only one in five getting 5 A DAY
07/05/12 News: Friends link to children’s activity
30/04/12 News: Split for Beat the Banana
24/04/12 Blog: Thanks marathon runners
19/04/12 News: Ride London to Brighton