Harriet Rumgay

@harrietjr.bsky.social

Cancer epidemiologist. Interests include #NoTobacco #AlcoholAndCancer #LiverCancer #OralCancer #CDoH #PolicyImpact #Rstats #RLadies. Views my own

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

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.

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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🎬 🍿 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.

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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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...

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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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

Act Now: Demand a National Alcohol Strategy to Prevent Cancer

Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?

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Kate Oldridge-Turner@kateot.bsky.social · last yr.

Delighted to be quoted in today’s @theguardian.com as we launch @wcrf.org #CancerPreventionActionWeek. Most people don’t know alcohol increases cancer risk — but they have a right to. It’s time for mandatory warnings. 🔗 www.theguardian.com/society/2025...