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Sophie Wedekind

Sophie studied Biomedical Science at the University of Warwick before going on to complete a Master’s in Nutrition at King’s College London. After graduating, she worked for Imperial College London as a research technician in the department of Surgery and Cancer. She joined the digital news team at Cancer Research UK in December 2022, writing for Cancer News and producing our podcast, That Cancer Conversation.
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Patient hand holding injectable pens and measuring tape

There’s a lot of evidence that weight loss drugs can help people reach a healthy weight, but does that mean they can help prevent cancer? There’s a lot of evidence that weight loss drugs can help people reach a healthy weight, but does that mean they can help prevent cancer?

by Sophie Wedekind | In depth | 5 February 2026

5 February 2026

A magnified image of squamous cell carcinoma, the most common type of cervical cancer.

We've awarded £457,000 to support a study in Cambridge that could be a more comfortable method of collecting potentially harmful cells from the cervix. We've awarded £457,000 to support a study in Cambridge that could be a more comfortable method of collecting potentially harmful cells from the cervix.

by Sophie Wedekind, Patrick Keely | News | 21 July 2025

21 July 2025

This entry is part 30 of 33 in the series That Cancer Conversation
This entry is part 29 of 33 in the series That Cancer Conversation
This entry is part 28 of 33 in the series That Cancer Conversation
This entry is part 27 of 33 in the series That Cancer Conversation
This entry is part 26 of 33 in the series That Cancer Conversation
That Cancer Conversation Bowelbabe Fund special cover with a purple background

Michelle sits down with Ben, Sarah, Emma and Steve to talk about their memories of Deborah and discuss the Bowelbabe Fund as they prepare to take on this year’s London Marathon. Michelle sits down with Ben, Sarah, Emma and Steve to talk about their memories of Deborah and discuss the Bowelbabe Fund as they prepare to take on this year’s London Marathon.

by Sophie Wedekind | Podcast | 15 April 2025

15 April 2025

This entry is part 25 of 33 in the series That Cancer Conversation
This entry is part 24 of 33 in the series That Cancer Conversation
This entry is part 23 of 33 in the series That Cancer Conversation