Cancer
Israeli law mandating graphic warning images on all smoking products takes effect
CEO of the Israel Cancer Association, Moshe Bar Haim, called the legislation "a very dramatic milestone in the fight against smoking," which claims more than 1,000 lives in Israel every month.
Israeli surgeons use customized 3D implant to replace sternum, ribs in patient with rare cancer
Some parts of your body age faster than others, Israeli study finds
Israeli scientists launch worlds-first clinical trial for experimental pancreatic cancer treatment
Iran-born anti-regime Nasdaq biotech investor says he is trying to cure ‘two cancers’ - interview
Iran-born US biotech CEO Amir Heshmatpour says his Nasdaq-listed brain cancer company will begin treating patients in Israel within weeks, as he also voices support for ending Iran’s clerical rule.
A new drug just entered Israel's health basket. Here's why it matters-opinion
The decision to add IWILFIN to the health basket demonstrates that Israel takes the lives of its youngest cancer patients seriously.
The causes of rising colon cancer, the disease that caused James Van Der Beek's death - explainer
Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek's death at 48 underscores the growing trend of colon cancer among those under 50, now the leading cause of cancer death in this age group.
Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek dies at 48 after battle with cancer
In 2024, Van Der Beek announced his colorectal cancer diagnosis after it was discovered during a routine colonoscopy the year before.
Court bars Gazan child in West Bank from entering Israel for life-saving treatment
The court decision noted that the child's doctors in Ramallah had been in contact with Tel Hashomer Hospital, whose practitioners expressed willingness to treat the child.
The future is already here: Cancerous tumors removed using 3D technology
Ichilov Hospital has adopted the tools of In3D to integrate 3D and virtual reality for the planning and training of complex surgeries.
Music world mourns Matti Caspi, towering figure in Israeli culture, after cancer battle
The family said in a statement, “With aching hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved husband and dear father. The light of our lives has gone out.”
Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down dies nine months after cancer disclosure at 47
Arnold said in a May 2025 social media video that he had been diagnosed with advanced-stage clear cell renal carcinoma that had spread to one of his lungs.
Facing the reality slap: coping when life doesn’t go as planned - opinion
The concept of the reality slap spoke to me as soon as I read the line “a serious illness.” It has since helped provide context as to why the last year has been so tough for me.
Israel's oncology systems near 'breaking point' as patient numbers increase
Israel's cancer treatment systems continue to develop, but increasing patient numbers and a lack of manpower leave the industry at a breaking point.
