Cancer Research

World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF UK) is committed to funding scientific research because this is the only way to develop our understanding about what we can all do to reduce our risk of cancer.

We fund about £2 million of scientific research a year into how diet, physical activity and weight management affects cancer risk.

This includes funding scientific studies at universities and research centres across the UK and abroad. Cambridge, Bristol, Leeds and Aberdeen are just some of the universities where WCRF-funded scientists are working.

In 2007 we also published a landmark report that is the most comprehensive report ever published on the links between cancer and lifestyle. From this, WCRF UK has developed 10 Recommendations for Cancer Prevention that people can incorporate into their daily lives.

But we rely on ordinary people to help us fund this research. If you want to help us in the fight to prevent cancer, you can make a donation online or by calling 020 7343 4205. There are also lots of other ways you can help WCRF UK.

Useful links

• Expert Report
• If you are a researcher looking for information, you can visit our section for researchers