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Breast cancer article in the Daily Express

RichardEvans July 08, 2010 media coverage, scientific research, supplements No Comments

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Our Deputy Head of Science is quoted in an article in the Daily Express today about a new study that has found a link between breast cancer risk and fish oil.

As we are quoted as saying, is an interesting study, but it is only a single study. This means the findings are not enough for us to be confident that women can reduce their risk of breast cancer by taking fish oil supplements.

But there is already very strong evidence about how women can reduce their risk of breast cancer. In fact scientists estimate that about 40 … Continue Reading

South Korean television interview

RichardEvans April 28, 2010 media coverage, supplements No Comments

We had a visit from a TV crew from South Korea this morning.

They are doing a piece on vitamin supplements and wanted to speak to one of our scientists about what effect they have on cancer risk.

Professor Martin Wiseman, our Medical and Scientific Adviser, told them our advice – which is not to use supplements to protect against cancer.

Getting interview requests from journalists on the other side of the world is a reminder that our cancer prevention advice is something that is relevant for everyone.