Breast cancer

New Israeli-led AI model to predict chemotherapy benefit in breast cancer

Technion researchers part of international study that validates fast, accessible alternative to genomic tests using routine pathology samples.

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Meuhedet’s women’s health mobile increases early detection of breast cancer

Cancer Cell Spread and oncology or Malignant Cancerous Growth and Metastasis anatomy concept as growing tumor cells and Malignancy disease spreading metastasized as a 3D illustration.

Israeli scientists crack the code on breast cancer cells' survival in brain

A record number of runners, 1,629, joined the For The Heroines run on Friday morning in support of women with breast cancer.

More than 1,500 runners join 'For The Heroines' run in support of women with breast cancer


Jewish women should get mammograms at 40, experts say. Here’s why

Even waiting until age 40 can be risky, as recent studies have shown high breast cancer mortality rates for women in that age group.

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7 ways to offer support and Jewish strength to friends or loved ones facing cancer

This is especially the case for young people who might never have had a family member or friend diagnosed with cancer before.

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When a breast cancer diagnosis knocked me down, Jewish women lifted me up

When I posted the news about my diagnosis I was stunned by the number of friends my age who sent me messages to tell me they had gone through the same thing.

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Ovarian cancer: Uncommon but fatal – six things you need to know

Ovarian cancer isn't considered common, but in many cases it's fatal. Due to vague symptoms, this cancer is usually diagnosed at an advanced stage and is hard to treat.

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Israeli hospital to take part in unique breast cancer prevention pilot

Has a drug been found that reduces the risk of breast cancer and makes mastectomy unnecessary? Israel is one of 8 countries taking part in this unique first-of-its-kind pilot

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This small addition to your diet can help prevent breast cancer

Many studies have shown that the foods in the Mediterranean diet are the best ones to eat to help prevent various health problems, and some have shown the opposite.

 A flexitarian diet involves eating more plant-based meals

Haifa-based start-up ThermoMind developing non-invasive early-stage breast cancer detection

“Our motivation in moving to Israel was to make an Israeli innovation. Israel is the start-up nation, and we wanted to be a part of it", says Dr. Larissa Adamyan, ThermoMind co-founder.

Dr. Larissa Adamyan, co-founder and CTO of Haifa-based ThermoMind, speaking at Jerusalem Post Women Leaders Summit.

BIU: New molecular blocker halts breast cancer metastasis

A combination of cellular and structural biology advances the fight against breast cancer in a way never before possible.

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This drug could stop Ashkenazi women from developing breast cancer 

Dr. Larisa Ryvo now works with Olaparib to prevent breast cancer from occurring or recurring.

 Dr. Ryvo checks her patient at Assuta Ashdod Hospital

Testing Ashkenazis aged 30-65 for breast cancer gene is cost effective - study

The Health Ministry strictly limited the number of Ashkenazi women who could be tested for breast cancer at no cost.

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