Cancer Treatment
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.
SIL204 treatment may help immune system attack KRAS-driven tumors, research finds - exclusive
Israeli surgeons use customized 3D implant to replace sternum, ribs in patient with rare cancer
Israeli scientists launch worlds-first clinical trial for experimental pancreatic cancer treatment
A naturally-occurring protein may hold the cure to liver cancer - study
ATF4, previously thought to be an indicator of advanced-stage liver cancer, may hold the key to its prevention and treatment.
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.
Are liquid biopsies better alternative for cancer diagnosis? - comment
Biopsies are taken to establish an initial diagnosis, seeking to determine whether or not the patient has cancer at all – and if so, how advanced it is.
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 cells are starving without this protein - study
This protein can cause major damage to cancer cells, whether it is present or not.
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.
What started off as a simple manicure ended up as skin cancer
It started with a simple manicure just before Thanksgiving, and almost ended with a finger being amputated.
For the first time in Israel: Breakthrough cancer treatment employed in Holon
The treatment involved the injection of a radioactive substance called Oncosil into a patient diagnosed with advanced-stage pancreatic cancer.
This type of cancer is preventable. There's no reason to die from it today
Prof. Tali Levy, director of the gynecology and oncology unit at Wolfson Hospital, explains everything you need to know about cervical cancer, and how risk can be lowered from a young age.
