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Harriet Rumgay @harrietjr.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Our latest study is out in @thelancetoncol.bsky.social today! 1️⃣ in 8️⃣ cancers globally are caused by infections. Scaling up access to existing prevention and development of new tools is essential! www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

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WHO @who.int · 04/02/2026

Cancer prevention is most effective when it fits the needs of each community. When government, schools, and other sectors—like energy and transportation—work together, we can protect millions of families from cancer. Teamwork saves lives! 🔗 bit.ly/3NUjszT

What drives preventable cancer: What policy can do.
- Tobacco use: Comprehensive tobacco control policies and programs
- Infections (HPV, Hepatitis B): Expand vaccination, screening and treatment access
- Alcohol consumption: Stronger control policies and health services
- Unhealthy diets: Accessible healthy foods, regulate harmful products
- Physical inactivity/High body weight: Create active, movement-friendly cities
- Air pollution: Invest in clean energy & healthier urban planning
- Ultraviolet exposure: Strong sun-safety standards & occupational protections

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WHO @who.int · 04/02/2026

Every year, millions of people hear the words 'you have cancer.' Yet 4 in 10 cases can be avoided by saying no to tobacco, limiting alcohol, and getting vaccinated. Watch the daily dose.

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Harriet Rumgay @harrietjr.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Our latest study, just out in Nature Medicine, estimates that nearly 40% of cancers could be prevented globally 🌍 Tobacco smoking🚬, infections🦠, and alcohol🍷 topped the list of risk factors with the most cases of cancer associated with their exposure. Read more here🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Nature Portfolio @natureportfolio.nature.com · 03/02/2026

Nearly 40% of new cancer cases worldwide in 2022 may be associated with modifiable risk factors, according to an analysis in Nature Medicine. The findings suggest that reducing exposures such as tobacco smoking, certain infections, and alcohol use remains essential for cancer prevention. #medsky 🧪

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Global and regional cancer burden attributable to modifiable risk factors to inform prevention

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Harriet Rumgay @harrietjr.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

What an honour to speak at the European Liver Patients’ Association's policy event at the European Parliament last week 🙏 My key takeaway: behind every statistic are real stories. Listening to patients' voices can drive change in ways numbers alone cannot. Together, we are stronger! 💪

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Harriet Rumgay @harrietjr.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Our latest article is just out in @americancancersoc.bsky.social CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians! 🤩 We provide a 🌍 snapshot of patterns in lip, oral & pharynx cancer incidence, discussing risk factors, early detection, and treatment needs. acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.3322/...

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Global incidence of lip, oral cavity, and pharyngeal cancers by subsite in 2022

Cancers of the lip, oral cavity, and pharynx (LOCP) represent a substantial public health challenge worldwide. Using GLOBOCAN national estimates of incidence, detailed cancer registry data from Cance...

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Mark Petticrew @markpetticrew.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

🎬 🍿 Official Film Release! We’re thrilled to announce the public release of Unmasking Influence -now available via the LSHTM Vimeo channel! vimeo.com/1123819285 There is overwhelming evidence that many industries are undermining public health.This documentary makes the issues visible and relatable.

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Unmasking Influence - The Official Trailer

This trailer is for a film called Unmasking Influence. Unmasking influence is about how commercial actors influence policy and public health. Many of the major…

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Harriet Rumgay @harrietjr.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

I just found out our article on the global burden of cancer linked to alcohol consumption is in the top 3 most downloaded of all time in @thelancetoncol.bsky.social! 🤯 The journal’s 25th anniversary editorial reflects on the importance of truth in science www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

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Truth and accountability

George Orwell's prescient and dystopian novel, 1984, explored themes of totalitarianism, surveillance, and the manipulation of truth. Orwell writes: “Being in a minority, even in a minority of one, di...

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Commercial Determinants Research Group @cdoh-rg.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Corporate profit is being prioritised over public health. Discover how corporate power is driving public health crises in the upcoming documentary, Unmasking Influence. #CDOH #CorporatePower @maizie333.bsky.social

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Alcohol Review @alcoholreview.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

“Strong alcohol policies are among the smartest investments you can make," said WHO Regional Office for Europe and the WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer today at a two-day event launching two IARC Handbooks. @whoeurope.bsky.social www.who.int/europe/news-...

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Launch of the IARC Handbook for Cancer Prevention (Volume 20B) and EVID-ACTION multistakeholder meeting

Alcohol is one of the few risk factors for cancer that is entirely preventable, yet the policies that could reduce this burden remain underused. With the release of the International Agency for Resear...

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Harriet Rumgay @harrietjr.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Just out: the new IARC Evidence Summary Brief on alcohol and cancer 📰🍷 Proud to have contributed to this important work highlighting the global burden, economic impact, and the urgent need for policy action. Check it out here 👉 www.iarc.who.int/featured-new...

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Harriet Rumgay @harrietjr.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Fantastic work by @wcrf.org raising awareness of the link between alcohol and cancer and calling for an alcohol strategy for England during their Cancer Prevention Action Week! 👏 Happy to contribute to this conversation in this piece by the Telegraph www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitne...

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How much men can drink without raising their cancer risk

New research shows that one in five men don’t understand the impact alcohol could be having on their health. Here’s how to reduce your risk

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World Cancer Research Fund @wcrf.org · 21/06/2025

A fantastic way to kick-start Cancer Prevention Week early – a feature in @theguardian.com 👇 calling on the Government to take the link between alcohol and cancer more seriously, by introducing a National Alcohol Strategy to Prevent Cancer. Sign the petition here > chng.it/XGt9ttYR7q

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Act Now: Demand a National Alcohol Strategy to Prevent Cancer

Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?

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Harriet Rumgay @harrietjr.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Hello! 👋 Finally made the move, hope we can connect to talk about all things #cancerprevention 😊

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