Home / Topics / Cancer Cancer Our research on cancer ranges widely, from biologists peering inside the cell to unlock the mechanics of metastasis to epidemiologists scouring the globe to identify behaviors that improve survivorship. Jump to Section Recent News View More Cancer News In the Media Eating ultra-processed foods may increase lung cancer risk Cancer August 25, 2025 In the Media Eating healthier may lower colorectal cancer risk Cancer August 11, 2025 Federal funding fuels key research at Harvard Chan School on lowering risk of cancer, heart disease, early death Cancer July 24, 2025 Living near St. Louis-area Coldwater Creek during childhood linked with higher risk of cancer from radiation Environment & Climate Health July 16, 2025 Skin cancer prevention expert on the importance of sunscreen Preventative Care June 30, 2025 Related Departments Department of Environmental Health Department of Epidemiology Department of Biostatistics Department of Molecular Metabolism Related Research Centers, Institutes, and Labs Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Genitourinary Cancer Epidemiology Group Implementation Science Center for Cancer Control Equity John B. Little Center for Radiation Sciences Manning Lab Pooling Project of Prospective Studies of Diet and Cancer Sarosiek Lab Song Lab Zhu Family Center for Global Cancer Prevention Related Programs PhD Biological Sciences in Public Health MPH Epidemiology MPH Generalist PhD Population Health Sciences