Israel Cancer Association

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.

Pictorial warnings on cigarette packaging, now required by law.
When your child is diagnosed with cancer, your world becomes very small

A new drug just entered Israel's health basket. Here's why it matters-opinion

Cancer ilustration image.

Israel Cancer Association launches 2025 'Knock on the Door' fundraiser

Deep breaths: Smoking pollution in Tel Aviv

One-third of Israelis have started or resumed smoking amid ongoing war - survey


Efforts to improve cancer research must persist and intensify - opinion

The integration of new technologies and treatment paradigms into the country’s health system each year enhances patients’ quality of life and enables many to manage their illnesses more effectively.

 Dividing cancer cell

Operation "Knock on the Door" 2024 takes place in the shadow of the war

The Israel Cancer Association persists in its fight amidst war shadows, allowing digital donations for the first time.

 Operation Knock on the Door

Breakthrough at Israeli institute: Lifesaving treatment for world's deadliest cancer

Experts at Sheba Medical Center developed a new high-dose radiation treatment for pancreatic cancer pain, now included in US guidelines.

 Person receiving new radiation treatment at Sheba Medical Center in Israel.

Summer’s here and the sun is hot: Avoid getting skin cancer

According to the ICA, 2,000 Israeli women (40%) and men (60%) will be diagnosed with malignant melanoma of the skin this year.

Free dermatology exams to be offered around Israel.

Israel Cancer Association warns public not to give children cigarettes on Purim

Ahead of Purim, the Israel Cancer Association (ICA) calls on public figures here to refrain from distributing cigarettes to children at Purim events.

Deep breaths: Smoking pollution in Tel Aviv

Volunteers knit blankets, scarves for cancer patients

Following World Cancer Day, which was marked this past Sunday, the Israeli Cancer Association will hold an event on Friday dedicated to cancer patients and their families.

 Volunteers from the  Israeli Cancer Association knit

Israeli scientists unlock new information key to fighting brain cancer

DNA methylation sheds light on varieties of the most common and most fatal primary brain cancer.

 Examining the inner workings of the brain, where neurodegenerative diseases can occur (Illustrative).

Number of Israelis with untreatable breast cancer drops significantly

The number of cases that are diagnosed while still treatable has also been on the rise.

 Illustrative image of a breast cancer ribbon.

Israel marks Endometrial Cancer Awareness Week for the first time

Endometrial Cancer Awareness Week is now being marked in Israel and abroad to fight ignorance among women and meager allocations for diagnosing and treating the illness.

A colored drawing of female anatomy depicting a uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. Menstruation, monthly period (Illustrative)

Israel to mark Skin Cancer Awareness Week with free screenings

Every day, an average of five Israelis are diagnosed with melanoma, especially in men, according to the Israel Cancer Association.

 A woman is seen with a lesion on her skin. An average of five Israelis per day are diagnosed with skin cancer (Illustrative).