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World Cancer Research Fund @wcrf.org · May 1

This year’s #AACR25 was hugely inspiring and we had lots of interesting conversations. Great to be a part of this and we’re already looking forward to #AACR26
@theaacr.bsky.social @drgiotamitrou.bsky.social

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Giota Mitrou @drgiotamitrou.bsky.social · Apr 25

Look forward to attending @theaacr.bsky.social in Chicago and meeting with cancer community experts. @wcrf.org @drbrockton.bsky.social

American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · Apr 25

We are getting ready to host the cancer community as #AACR25 begins tomorrow at 3:00 PM CT. We hope you will join us here in Chicago or online.

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World Cancer Research Fund @wcrf.org · Apr 9

Today, we’re launching a major report on dietary and lifestyle patterns and their role in cancer prevention.

It emphasises that analysing dietary and lifestyle patterns in totality can help everyone understand better the factors that play a role in cutting cancer risk
www.wcrf.org/research-pol...

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Giota Mitrou @drgiotamitrou.bsky.social · Mar 14

New paper from @wcrf.org CUP Global on how physical activity & diet affect quality of life & fatigue after diagnosis of colorectal cancer. Review by Imperial College London @imperialsph.bsky.social
sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

The role of physical activity, sedentary behaviour, diet, adiposity and body composition on health-related quality of life and cancer-related fatigue after diagnosis of colorectal cancer: a Global Can...

The impact of physical activity, sedentary behaviour, diet, adiposity, and body composition on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and cancer-relat…

sciencedirect.com

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Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming @sustainweb.org · Mar 12

KFC plus infant and toddler food brands come under fire from children's food campaigners for healthwashing, high levels of sugar and inappropriate marketing practices.

Read on 🔽

KFC plus infant and toddler food brands come under fire at 2025 Children's Food Awards | Sustain

Several leading baby and toddler food brands have been condemned for healthwashing, high levels of sugar and inappropriate marketing practices at the 2025 Children’s Food Awards, which also saw KFC…

www.sustainweb.org

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Giota Mitrou @drgiotamitrou.bsky.social · Mar 12

Nature article on alcohol and cancer risk: what you need to know with reference to @wcrf.org CUP Global by DrHelenCroker
www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Alcohol and cancer risk: what you need to know

Experts weigh in on the risks of moderate drinking — and how people should assess them.

www.nature.com

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World Cancer Research Fund @wcrf.org · Feb 20

New research we funded has shown that greater food variety could cut the risk of gastrointestinal cancer.

People with the most diverse diets had a 23% lower risk than those with the least variety. Risk decreased by 6% for every 10 extra food species per year added 👇

www.wcrf.org/about-us/new...

Greater food variety could cut risk of gastrointestinal cancers | World Cancer Research Fund

Risk of cancers including bowel, colon and stomach could be reduced by having a wide variety of food species in our diets

www.wcrf.org

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Giota Mitrou @drgiotamitrou.bsky.social · Feb 18

Webinar coming up on nutrition and cancer, 3 March 2025.

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World Cancer Research Fund @wcrf.org · Feb 14

We welcome this CMA report. It "targets the insidious marketing practices of breast milk substitutes. Its recommendations can help families access safe and appropriate breast milk substitutes, while not undermining breastfeeding and its health benefits."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Baby milk: Parents could save up to £540 a year, regulator says

The savings can be made by switching from premium baby milk formula to a basic brand, the CMA says.

www.bbc.co.uk

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World Cancer Research Fund @wcrf.org · Feb 13

As part of #OneCancerVoice, today we’re calling on the UK government to fully fund the National Cancer Plan and make research a priority.
Around 2.2m people will be diagnosed with cancer in the UK in the next 5 years, so the government must make this a reality to improve the lives of cancer patients

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Giota Mitrou @drgiotamitrou.bsky.social · Feb 12

Thank you UICC for this article by @ioanav.bsky.social on our policy blueprint for cancer prevention
www.uicc.org/news-and-upd... @kateot.bsky.social @wcrf.org

WCRF International emphasises the role of policymakers in improving cancer prevention in new blueprint

World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) International, a UICC member and partner, has launched a new policy blueprint highlighting effective policies to reduce exposure to key cancer risk factors, restrict ...

www.uicc.org

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World Cancer Research Fund @wcrf.org · Feb 5

Great to be part of the @oha-updates.bsky.social event today at @ukparliament.parliament.uk, where we spoke with MPs and peers about obesity and cancer prevention @drgiotamitrou.bsky.social @ioanav.bsky.social @melissadando.bsky.social

Lib Dem MP Victoria Collins with the WCRF policy team

Lord James Bethell with the WCRF policy team

Labour MP Andrew Gwynne talks to Dr Giota Mitrou from World Cancer Research Fund

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World Cancer Research Fund @wcrf.org · Jan 13

📢 Join us for the launch of our new Policy Blueprint for Cancer Prevention on 29 Jan 2025 at 2:30 PM GMT. A one-stop-shop for policymakers & advocates, packed with advice to drive cancer prevention policies & create healthier environments for all. 🌍💪https://tinyurl.com/5xvexat3

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Giota Mitrou @drgiotamitrou.bsky.social · Jan 21

It was great to meet @chionwurah.bsky.social @amrc-uk.bsky.social medical research showcase @UKParliament today and highlight @wcrf.org research we fund in UK and her constituency.

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Giota Mitrou @drgiotamitrou.bsky.social · Jan 21

Fantastic @amrc-uk.bsky.social medical research charity showcase @UKParliament @HouseofCommons
today. Great opportunity to network with other charities & interact with MPs. AMRC members invested 1.7 billion in UK research and bring much more than money to the sector.
@wcrf.org #CharityShowcase25

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Ioana Vlad @ioanav.bsky.social · Dec 16

For my first @bsky.app post, I'm excited to announce our upcoming launch event to @wcrf.org Policy Blueprint for Cancer Prevention. Register below👇

World Cancer Research Fund @wcrf.org · Dec 16

📢 Join @wcrf.org for the launch of our new Policy Blueprint for Cancer Prevention on 29 Jan 2025 at 2:30 PM GMT. 🎯 A one-stop-shop for policymakers & advocates, packed with advice to drive cancer prevention policies & create healthier environments for all. 🌍💪
👉 Sign up here: tinyurl.com/5xvexat3

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Kevin Hall @kevinh-phd.bsky.social · Dec 16

Looking forward to listening to this podcast from the UK House of Lords on “Fixing our Broken Food System”. www.parliament.uk/business/lor...

Unpacking The Evidence

Fixing Our Broken Food System: a new podcast from the House of Lords exploring a public health emergency. Find out more

www.parliament.uk

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Giota Mitrou @drgiotamitrou.bsky.social · Dec 16

A great year by the fantastic @wcrf.org Policy & Public Affairs team! More to come in the New Year starting with the launch of our Policy Blueprint for Cancer Prevention 29 Jan 2025 at 2:30 PM GMT tinyurl.com/5xvexat3

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Clare Patton @clarepatton.bsky.social · Dec 16

The House of Lords has launched a new podcast, 'Unpacking The Evidence', offering an in-depth insight into the work of a House of Lords inquiry into 'Fixing Our Broken Food System'. Find all episodes and more info here: www.parliament.uk/business/lor...

#Food #Health #Policy

Unpacking The Evidence

Fixing Our Broken Food System: a new podcast from the House of Lords exploring a public health emergency. Find out more

www.parliament.uk

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World Cancer Research Fund @wcrf.org · Dec 16

📢 Join @wcrf.org for the launch of our new Policy Blueprint for Cancer Prevention on 29 Jan 2025 at 2:30 PM GMT. 🎯 A one-stop-shop for policymakers & advocates, packed with advice to drive cancer prevention policies & create healthier environments for all. 🌍💪
👉 Sign up here: tinyurl.com/5xvexat3

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Stuart Gillespie @stuartgillespie.bsky.social · Dec 11

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Food insecurity rising in UK because of climate breakdown, Defra report finds

Access to balanced diet also affected by inflation and Brexit, hitting most vulnerable households hardest

www.theguardian.com

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Ali Morpeth @alimorpeth.bsky.social · Dec 12

🍔Junk food environments responsible for poor child health

news.sky.com/story/childr...

Children in English cities in danger of living 'shorter and unhealthier' lives, Sir Chris Whitty study says

England's chief medical officer warned that families may struggle to find healthy food in inner cities, where it's much easier to buy widely advertised and cheaper junk food, calling it an environment...

news.sky.com

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World Cancer Research Fund @wcrf.org · Dec 12

🌍 On #UHCDay, we believe that prevention and health promotion must be prioritised especially for #NCDs like cancer.

✅ Prioritize prevention

✅ Invest in care from prevention to palliative support

✅ Ensure equitable, affordable food systems

Health is a right, not a privilege. #HealthForAll

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Kevin Hall @kevinh-phd.bsky.social · Nov 27

This was a fascinating meeting on UPF policies and I was happy to present some preliminary results of our ongoing RCT on mechanisms by which diets high in UPFs cause excess energy intake. Here’s a brief summary 🧵

Kevin Hall @kevinh-phd.bsky.social · Nov 25

I've arrived in London and I'm looking forward to this meeting tomorrow @imperialcollege on ultra-processed foods! I'll be presenting preliminary data on the mechanisms that diets high in UPFs can cause excess calorie intake and weight gain, Register here: www.imperial.ac.uk/events/18424...

Ultra-processed food: the scope for Government action

Join us for a conference reviewing the science and scope for new policy approaches to address the harmful impacts of ultra-processed foods.

www.imperial.ac.uk

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Anna Germon @agermon.bsky.social · Nov 22

Prof TH Lam delivering the latest on the Role of Diet, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Body Weight in Cancer Survivorship from our Global Cancer Update Programme

Presented at the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association Conference in Xi’an on Sun 17 Nov

@wcrf.org

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