• Health & Medicine

Debunking the biggest myths about sun safety

Find out more about some common sun safety myths and learn how to stay sun safe this summer Find out more about some common sun safety myths and learn how to stay sun safe this summer

20 July 2026

• Health & Medicine

Our nurses answer your frequently asked questions about cancer

Our nurses have answered some of the frequently asked questions they hear on our Cancer Awareness Roadshow and at Cancer Awareness in the Workplace sessions. Our nurses have answered some of the frequently asked questions they hear on our Cancer Awareness Roadshow and at Cancer Awareness in the Workplace sessions.

2 March 2023

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No link between vitamin D levels and prostate cancer

Vitamin D levels do not affect men's chances of developing prostate cancer, according to new research published in the journal Cancer Causes and Control. Vitamin D levels do not affect men's chances of developing prostate cancer, according to new research published in the journal Cancer Causes and Control.

14 February 2011

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Joint position statement issued to provide vitamin D clarity

Cancer Research UK has joined with several other organisations and charities to issue a joint position statement on vitamin D. Cancer Research UK has joined with several other organisations and charities to issue a joint position statement on vitamin D.

16 December 2010

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Higher vitamin D levels may be linked to lower risk of bowel cancer

People with higher levels of vitamin D appear to be significantly less likely to develop colorectal (bowel) cancer, a new European study has found. People with higher levels of vitamin D appear to be significantly less likely to develop colorectal (bowel) cancer, a new European study has found.

25 January 2010

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Vitamin D helps improve survival from bowel and skin cancer

New research shows higher levels of vitamin D may help improve survival for both bowel and skin cancer patients*. New research shows higher levels of vitamin D may help improve survival for both bowel and skin cancer patients*.

21 September 2009