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Cancer Prevention Action Week 2026

Science Not Fiction — Evidence Saves Lives
ONE WEEK TO GO
15–21 June 2026

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Every step tells a story

Behind every step is a personal story, a loved one remembered, a future protected and hope for a world where fewer lives are changed by cancer.

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World Cancer Research Fund celebrates PIF TICK accreditation
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World Cancer Research Fund celebrates PIF TICK accreditation

We have been awarded the PIF TICK, recognising our commitment to providing trusted, evidence-based health information.

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WHA79: what it meant for cancer prevention and what comes next
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WHA79: what it meant for cancer prevention and what comes next

Following the 79th World Health Assembly, Kendra Chow shares her reflections and highlights the key developments shaping cancer prevention and NCD policy worldwide.

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Why trusted evidence matters in the fight against cancer misinformation
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Why trusted evidence matters in the fight against cancer misinformation

Cancer misinformation can be harmful. Discover why trusted, evidence-based information is essential for informed health choices.

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World Cancer Research Fund celebrates PIF TICK accreditation

We’re proud to announce that we have been awarded the PIF TICK, recognising our commitment to providing trusted, evidence-based health information.

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Try a new recipe

We have hundreds of healthy dishes to try for all different tastes

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Check your cancer risk
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Check your cancer risk

Could your lifestyle be making you attractive to cancer? Take our test today

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Cook Through Cancer
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Cook Through Cancer

Free online cookery classes for people affected by cancer

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Our Recommendations
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Our Recommendations

Our prescription to help you reduce your risk of cancer

A new way of living

Our research and policy work

Our Global Cancer Update Programme
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Our Global Cancer Update Programme

Our flagship research work has transformed the field of cancer prevention

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Our grant programmes
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Our grant programmes

We fund innovative and original research globally

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Influencing policy
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Influencing policy

We want cancer prevention to be a top priority for governments

How we achieve this

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Run for us
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Run for us

Lace up your trainers and raise money for cancer prevention

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Preventing cancer. Saving lives

While society continues to search for a cure, our prevention and survival work helps people to live longer, healthier lives – free from the devastating effects of cancer.