Vision & Mission

Our vision

The World Cancer Research Fund global network helps people make choices that reduce their chances of developing cancer.

Our heritage

We were the first cancer charity:

• To create awareness of the relationship between diet and cancer risk.
• To focus funding on research into diet and cancer prevention.
• To consolidate and interpret global research to create a practical message on cancer prevention.

Our mission

Today the World Cancer Research Fund global network continues:

• Funding research on the relationship of nutrition, physical activity and weight management to cancer risk.
• Interpreting the accumulated scientific literature in the field.
• Educating people about choices they can make to reduce their chances of developing cancer.