Cancer
New drug combo nearly doubles survival for BRAF-mutated lung cancer patients, trial shows
First-line use of encorafenib and binimetinib in BRAF V600E NSCLC recorded a median overall survival of 47.6 months, according to data presented at the ESMO congress.
Israeli doctors use patients' own cells to attack blood cancer cells in medical breakthrough
Former British PM David Cameron reveals prostate cancer diagnosis
Asbestos contamination forces schools in Australia, New Zealand to close
Israeli study reveals a link between prolonged psychological stress and cancer
For decades, researchers suspected that long-term stress may contribute to cancer. Now a University of Haifa study confirms the link – and it should concern us all.
AI-assisted system could revolutionize early cancer detection
In earlier times, cells would have to be hand-checked, in a process that took time and effort and offered little reward. MAGIC allows for scientists to check over 100,000 cells in a single day.
Fred Lebow: Surviving the Holocaust, fighting cancer, and running his last lap
In running his final marathon, the late president of the New York Road Runners Club found life, if only for a little while longer.
Health ministry investigates malfunction in BRCA screening test after false negative results
The BRCA 14 nano-chip test, which is common in Israel, targets women of Ashkenazi and Ethiopian descent who have not been diagnosed with cancer.
New and improved ‘killer’ cells show promise in staving off cancer spread - study
Researchers at MIT and Harvard University found that in the sample with modified 'killer' cells, the cancer did not spread.
CNN host Christiane Amanpour confirms cancer returned for third time
The 67-year-old CNN host advised people “listen to their bodies” during her appearance on the Changing the Ovarian Cancer Story with gynecologic oncologist Dr. Angela George.
Israel reviews cancer diagnoses after malfunction in Roche test kits for tumors
Urgent guidelines were issued to medical laboratories after a malfunction in Roche test kits was found. Laboratories are urged to destroy all stock of the faulty kits and conduct new tests.
Below the belt: Prostate matters
From risk factors to lifestyle tips, Dr. Ofer Gofrit breaks down what every man should know about prostate cancer.
Hundreds protest in Tunisia’s capital over worsening pollution crisis
Residents of Gabes have reported rising rates of respiratory illnesses, osteoporosis and cancer, which they blame on toxic gases from the state chemical group’s phosphate plants.
Israel Cancer Association launches 2025 'Knock on the Door' fundraiser
“The campaign is a symbol of support and mutual commitment in the community, in which thousands of students, youth movement members, and volunteers go door to door and raise donations," said ICA.
Battling conspiracies of a Western anti-fertility plot, Pakistan vaccinates girls against HPV
“I have heard that the vaccination is being used to make women infertile and reduce the population of Muslims,” Ali Sheikh, a mother of two in Karachi, told AP.