Israel Cancer Association

A new drug just entered Israel's health basket. Here's why it matters-opinion

The decision to add IWILFIN to the health basket demonstrates that Israel takes the lives of its youngest cancer patients seriously.

|ByEINAT DADO BARALIA
When your child is diagnosed with cancer, your world becomes very small
Cancer ilustration image.

Israel Cancer Association launches 2025 'Knock on the Door' fundraiser

“The campaign is a symbol of support and mutual commitment in the community, in which thousands of students, youth movement members, and volunteers go door to door and raise donations," said ICA.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Deep breaths: Smoking pollution in Tel Aviv

One-third of Israelis have started or resumed smoking amid ongoing war - survey

“The findings are deeply troubling,” said Moshe Bar-Haim, CEO of the Israel Cancer Association. “Smoking shortens life expectancy and causes numerous diseases and deaths.

|ByDR. ITAY GAL
Dividing cancer cell

Efforts to improve cancer research must persist and intensify - opinion

The integration of new technologies and treatment paradigms into the country’s health system each year enhances patients’ quality of life and enables many to manage their illnesses more effectively.

|ByWALID SHALATA

Operation "Knock on the Door" 2024 takes place in the shadow of the war

The Israel Cancer Association persists in its fight amidst war shadows, allowing digital donations for the first time.

OCTOBER 6, 2024ByMEITAL SHARABI
Operation Knock on the Door

Breakthrough at Israeli institute: Lifesaving treatment for world's deadliest cancer

Experts at Sheba Medical Center developed a new high-dose radiation treatment for pancreatic cancer pain, now included in US guidelines.

JULY 23, 2024ByDR. ITAY GAL
Person receiving new radiation treatment at Sheba Medical Center in Israel.

Summer’s here and the sun is hot: Avoid getting skin cancer

According to the ICA, 2,000 Israeli women (40%) and men (60%) will be diagnosed with malignant melanoma of the skin this year.

JUNE 20, 2024ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Free dermatology exams to be offered around Israel.

Israel Cancer Association warns public not to give children cigarettes on Purim

Ahead of Purim, the Israel Cancer Association (ICA) calls on public figures here to refrain from distributing cigarettes to children at Purim events.

MARCH 19, 2024ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Deep breaths: Smoking pollution in Tel Aviv

Volunteers knit blankets, scarves for cancer patients

Following World Cancer Day, which was marked this past Sunday, the Israeli Cancer Association will hold an event on Friday dedicated to cancer patients and their families.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Volunteers from the Israeli Cancer Association knit

Israeli scientists unlock new information key to fighting brain cancer

DNA methylation sheds light on varieties of the most common and most fatal primary brain cancer.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Examining the inner workings of the brain, where neurodegenerative diseases can occur (Illustrative).

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.

OCTOBER 1, 2023ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Illustrative image of a breast cancer ribbon.

Israel marks Endometrial Cancer Awareness Week for the first time

Endometrial Cancer Awareness Week is now being marked in Israel and abroad to fight ignorance among women and meager allocations for diagnosing and treating the illness.

JUNE 22, 2023ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
A colored drawing of female anatomy depicting a uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. Menstruation, monthly period (Illustrative)

Israel to mark Skin Cancer Awareness Week with free screenings

Every day, an average of five Israelis are diagnosed with melanoma, especially in men, according to the Israel Cancer Association.

JUNE 7, 2023ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
A woman is seen with a lesion on her skin. An average of five Israelis per day are diagnosed with skin cancer (Illustrative).

Beilinson Friends Forum hosts event for cancer innovation in Israel

A generous endowment from Drs. Susan and Henry Samueli is expected to give cancer treatment and research in Israel an extra leg up.

MAY 23, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Prof. Gal Markel Director of the Davidoff Center and the Samueli Institute in Bilinson The couple Dr. Henry and Dr. Susan Samueli Dr. Eitan Wertheim Director of the Bilinson and Sharon Hospitals and Finny (Pinchas) Cohen Yore Association Friends of the Medical Center