Press releases

Walking more could prevent 10,000 breast and bowel cancers
31/08/10
About 10,000 cases of breast and bowel cancer could be prevented every year in the UK through people being more physically active, according to World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF).

UK breast cancer rates four times higher than Eastern Africa
9/08/10
Breast cancer rates in the UK are over four times higher than those in Eastern Africa, World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has revealed.

Father-of-two completes marathon car push in under 10 hours
2/08/10
A father-of-two from Woking is celebrating after pushing a car 26.2 miles - the length of a marathon – in under 10 hours.

Younger people least aware of processed meat and cancer link
19/07/10
Younger people are least aware that processed meats such as bacon and ham increase risk of cancer, according to a new survey.

Father-of-two to break Guinness World Record for mother lost to stroke and cancer
12/07/10
A father-of-two from Woking is hoping to raise £50,000 for charity by pushing a car 26.2 miles - the length of a marathon – in just 24 hours on July 31.

B Vitamin levels linked to reduced lung cancer risk
16/06/10
People with high levels of B-vitamins in their blood may be at reduced risk of lung cancer, according to a new study funded by World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF).

WCRF project to look at breast cancer survivors evidence
11/06/10
World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has announced a new project that could give women who have had breast cancer better information about how they might be able to improve their quality of life, or help prevent cancer recurring.

Cancer charity’s concern for World Cup sponsorship
1/06/10
Having McDonald’s, Coca Cola and Budweiser as sponsors or partners for the World Cup means millions of children will be subjected to the marketing of unhealthy foods and drinks, a cancer charity has warned.

Cancer charity launches iPhone app to promote 5 A Day
1/06/10
A cancer charity has launched an iPhone application called the Wheel of Portion to encourage people to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into their diet.

Dole Fresh UK team take on Beat the Banana! for Fruity Friday
19/05/10
A team of four runners from Dole Fresh UK and Dole Packaged took on World Cancer Research Fund’s (WCRF) annual Beat the Banana! 5k fun run to raise money for cancer prevention.

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