Breast cancer

Many women suffer from arm pain after breast cancer surgery – and now a solution has been found

A new Israeli study found that most women who underwent surgery for breast cancer suffered from pain, restricted movement, or impaired function. The study's findings will help improve rehabilitation.

A patient after surgery. Sleep affects recovery.
PAMELA LAUFER-UKELES on the court

Pamela Laufer-Ukeles returns to tennis after 20 years and a battle with breast cancer

Maybe you should rethink this drink

Even one drink a day raises cancer risk

Organic vegetables

Can organic fruits and vegetables reduce the risk of this cancer?


Sharsheret Israel: Making the cancer journey easier for Anglo women

Sharsheret Israel, which launched in May, is a pilot program born out of the many English-speaking women in Israel diagnosed with breast cancer who have reached out to Sharsheret in the US.

 A Sharsheret Israel community education event at the home of Jonathan and Ariella Eltes in Ra’anana.

FDA's dramatic warning, about breast augmentation: what are the meanings and alternatives?

Following the FDA's dramatic warning - a steep increase in requests to plastic surgery clinics from women who underwent breast augmentation:   what are the meanings and alternatives?


Israeli hospital uses new AI technology to revolutionize breast cancer diagnoses

The AI technology will help ensure that breast cancer patients receive early diagnosis and can predict a patient's risk of developing cancer in the next two years.

 A woman is seen holding a pink ribbon, symbolizing breast cancer awareness.

After October 7, Women’s Month is painful, says Israel Lemonade Fund CEO

Shari Mendes will be one of the speakers at the Jerusalem Post's Women Leaders Summit on March 27, 2024 at the Google for Startup Campus in Tel Aviv.

 Shari Mendes, Israel Lemonade Fund CEO.

Men get it too: Breakthrough in diagnosing and treating male breast cancer

While detecting breast cancer in women is routinely covered, a breakthrough in research has deciphered the male breast cancer genome, possibly leading to faster diagnosis and treatment for men.

 Israeli researcher Eilam Yeini examines a microscope image of a blood vessel tube surrounded by cancer tissues, as part of a brain cancer research that uses patients' cells to make 3D printed models of tumours, at Tel Aviv University, Israel August 17, 2021.

Peres Center announces ‘GamAni Prize’ in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The Gam Ani Prize is designed to honor women and men who have shown exemplary leadership in various facets of the fight against breast cancer.

 Gam Ani's "GamAni Running Club" initiative embodies a national community-driven effort that unites women engaged in the battle against breast cancer.

Ofer Malls organizing activity for One in Nine association in 18 malls

Special-made luxury pearl bracelets by designer and fashion anchor Eti Kobo will be sold, at a symbolic price of NIS 2Nine, as a donation to One in Nine.

 The bracelet

Breast cancer awareness raised in October must be maintained every day - editorial

There has been a drop in the number of Israelis diagnosed with breast cancer and an increase in the percentage of those diagnosed at an early stage, according to the Health Ministry's figures.

 Illustrative image of a breast cancer ribbon.

Herzog's home was lit up pink, but why? - Explainer

The President’s House has been lit up in pink after sunset for a week to mark International Breast Cancer Awareness

 President Herzog's home lit up pink.

Number of Israelis with untreatable breast cancer drops significantly

The number of cases that are diagnosed while still treatable has also been on the rise.

 Illustrative image of a breast cancer ribbon.