Causes of cancer

Last year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced their plans to create a global strategy to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer as a public health problem.

Despite thousands of us turning to the web for answers on reducing our risk of cancer, it’s something many don’t feel comfortable talking about.

How does bacon cause cancer? Research shows that moderate processed and red meat eating increases bowel cancer risk.

A team of Cancer Research UK-funded scientists have been investigating the role of exercise in reducing the risk of liver cancer in mice

Ultraviolet radiation can cause a rare type of eye cancer, conjunctival melanoma.

We tackle the myth that sugar ‘feeds’ cancer cells, and explore how the amount of sugar in our diets is cause for concern due to obesity.

Long awaited study results have confirmed that the quadrivalent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine substantially reduces invasive cervical cancer risk.  

We spoke to the team looking into the complex relationship between the gut microbiome and radiosensitisation in bladder cancer.

The UK Government have launched a new obesity strategy with a raft of measures, including restricting junk food marketing on TV and online.

Our Grand Challenge scientists have discovered that a common type of bacteria found in our guts could contribute to bowel cancer.