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.

Combination with statins may enhance the effect. Viagra
Illustration of a pancreatic tumor surrounded by immune cells

SIL204 treatment may help immune system attack KRAS-driven tumors, research finds - exclusive

First from left- Dr. Israel Weiss, Head of Orthopedic Oncology at Clalit-Beilinson Hospital & Dr. Yury Peysakhovich (first from the right), Head of Thoracic Surgery at Clalit-Beilinson Hospital during the operation.

Israeli surgeons use customized 3D implant to replace sternum, ribs in patient with rare cancer

An illustration showing siRNA targeting a cancerous tumor.

Israeli scientists launch worlds-first clinical trial for experimental pancreatic cancer treatment


Israeli team testing 'relapse-free treatment' for lung cancer

In mouse model study, Weizmann Institute scientists test biomarker that could help doctors select lung cancer patients for treatment with a single antibody-based drug.

 Researchers working on treatment for lung cancer. (Illustrative)

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.

 Finding ways to stop the progression of cancer (Illustrative).

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.

 Multiple myeloma treatment (Illustrative).

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.

 Cancer cells (illustrative).

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.

 A young cancer patient named Raaya from the periphery is arriving at a hospital for treatment after being flown there by a United Hatzalah helicopter.

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.

Breast cancer illustrative photo.

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.

 "Bald cap" for women and men to prevent hair loss during cancer treatments

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.

 Thyroid cancer (Illustrative).

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.

 Superresolution image of a group of killer T cells (green and red) surrounding a cancer cell (blue, center).

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.

 THE SWERVING, imposing roof.