I AM writing to let your readers know that during Cancer Prevention Week we are promoting the fact there is now strong evidence that people can make lifestyle changes to reduce their risk.

Scientists now estimate that about a third of the most common cancers could be prevented through eating a healthy plant-based diet, being regularly physically active and maintaining a healthy weight.

But many people still see cancer as simply a question of fate.

This is why we want to use Cancer Prevention Week to raise awareness of risk factors so people are then in a position to make their own informed choices.

There are also fundraising events going on across the country particularly on ‘Fruity Friday’ today.

Visit our website at wcrf-uk.org

KATE MENDOZA Head of Education, World Cancer Research Fund