Cancer Treatment

US researchers develop revolutionary 'cancer-killing' pill

The drug in question, dubbed AOH1996, works by targeting the protein that helps facilitate cancer cells reproduce and spread throughout the body.

Israeli researchers treat cancer with RNA-based treatment - study

The researchers developed lipid-based nanoparticles – like those used in the COVID-19 vaccine – containing RNA molecules that silence the gene CKAP5.

Mannose sugar kills honeybees, but it could also help fight cancer

The sugar was named after food from heaven that nourished ancient Israelis during their wandering in the desert.

United Hatzalah flies cancer patients in Israel's periphery for treatment

The pilot project will continue with another flight for a young cancer patient from Israel’s southern Negev region in the coming weeks.

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.

By SARA IVRY/JTA
11/07/2023

How one Israeli hospital is combatting chemotherapy-based hair loss

"Hair loss will gradually become a rare phenomenon during chemotherapy treatments," Dr. Larisa Rivo, Director of the Oncology Institute stated.

Knesset Youth Committee demands more young cancer survivor clinics

The Knesset Youth Committee discussed the fact that young people recovering from malignancies carry the effects of the disease for the rest of their lives.

Israeli researchers develop cream to treat chemo side effects

While targeted therapy can be effective in treating cancer, 90% of the patients will develop skin toxicity with severe facial rashes.

Jerusalem's Shaare Zedek cancer center opens its doors

All diagnostic and treatment facilities – and hope for recovery – under one swerving, wooden roof in Jerusalem.

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.

By SUZANNE KURTZ SLOANE\ JTA
08/06/2023
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