Cancer detection
CNN host Christiane Amanpour confirms cancer returned for third time
The 67-year-old CNN host advised people “listen to their bodies” during her appearance on the Changing the Ovarian Cancer Story with gynecologic oncologist Dr. Angela George.
Israel reviews cancer diagnoses after malfunction in Roche test kits for tumors
Israel Cancer Association launches 2025 'Knock on the Door' fundraiser
International study: Blood test detected cancer at early stages in thousands of participants
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.
Parents who lost a child to cancer raise funds to help others
Shir for Life wants to advance groundbreaking research and is thus kickstarting a crowdfunding campaign today to reach this goal.
Inbreeding of first cousins puts younger Arabs, Druze in Galilee at high risk for colon cancer
The study showed that mutations in the MUTYH gene associated with the hereditary MAP syndrome cause about 27% of the cases of polyposis patients.
TAU scientists discover new treatment for ovarian cancer
RNA-based nanodrugs show an 80% survival rate of the female reproductive system impacting cancer.
Thyroid cancer: What is it and how can you detect it?
Unlike most types of cancer, thyroid cancer primarily affects relatively young people and is more common in women than men. However, it has a very high recovery rate.
Israeli scientists find how pancreatic cancer spreads and kills - study
The new study, led by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, opens the door to possible treatments for pancreatic cancer.
TAU researchers successfully reduce brain metastases in mice for first time
The incidence of brain metastases has been increasing in recent years, probably as a result of improvements in diagnostic methods.
Israeli cancer rates: How morbidity, mortality trends differ in cities - study
Examining data between 2014 and 2018, this report looked at Israeli cancer rates from three distinct perspectives – the national level, by gender and by geographic area.
Cancer diagnosis is not a death sentence anymore
With research improving early detection and treatment, there is some reason to be optimistic even after getting the dreaded diagnosis.
Throat cancer: Symptoms and causes for concern - explainer
Smoking is the primary cause of throat cancer, but not the only one. Which symptoms are a red flag indicating that you need to be checked, not ignored?