Cancer
Hair donations for cancer patients drop 50% as nationwide campaign seeks donors with free haircuts
"A braid of strength is not a slogan, but a real solution for women and girls dealing with cancer," said Haim Arental, Zichron Menachem chair. "Every donation is significant and important."
Sheffi Paz, prominent Tel Aviv anti-illegal immigration activist, dies at 74
What is mesothelioma and how is it diagnosed?
Hebrew University start-up wins Asper Prize for approach to cancer treatment
Jerusalem hospital performs first-ever alpha radiation treatment for recurring brain tumors
The technology, which emits highly bioefficient alpha particles that deliver concentrated radiation, was developed in collaboration with the Sharett Institute of Oncology and ALPHA Tau.
Pamela Laufer-Ukeles returns to tennis after 20 years and a battle with breast cancer
The lessons she received from playing tennis and from surviving breast cancer now intersect on the courts of Ra’anana, where the 50-year-old law professor and competitive tennis player trains.
Israeli study: Viagra may help prevent the spread of cancerous tumors
The study found a new, previously unknown biological mechanism, and even identified a link between the use of the drug Viagra and better survival among cancer patients.
Joe Biden's prostate cancer has spread 'into his bones', son Hunter says
Hunter Biden said his father's metastatic prostate cancer has spread further and is causing significant pain and debilitating effects.
SIL204 treatment may help immune system attack KRAS-driven tumors, research finds - exclusive
This comes just after SIL204 advanced into Phase 2/3 clinical evaluation at the end of July, beginning its first clinical trial at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.
Israeli law mandating graphic warning images on all smoking products takes effect
CEO of the Israel Cancer Association, Moshe Bar Haim, called the legislation "a very dramatic milestone in the fight against smoking," which claims more than 1,000 lives in Israel every month.
Israeli surgeons use customized 3D implant to replace sternum, ribs in patient with rare cancer
"Rare cases require creative solutions," Dr. Peysakhovich said, adding that just a few years ago, this solution simply wouldn't have been available.
Some parts of your body age faster than others, Israeli study finds
Hebrew University researchers say the discovery could pave the way for new cancer treatments and earlier detection of dozens of diseases.
Israeli scientists launch worlds-first clinical trial for experimental pancreatic cancer treatment
The Israeli-developed treatment uses RNA molecules to silence mutated KRAS genes and will be tested alongside standard therapy in patients with locally advanced disease.
Technion scientists receive grants for cancer research on pregnancy, heart disease, recurrence
Professor Irit Ben Aharon received a Research Professorship grant to support her research into the effects of chemotherapy administered to pregnant women on their children.
