Cancer Treatment

Breakthrough in the treatment of pancreatic cancer: Targeting the tumor in an unconventional way

New research finds a new strategy for treating a deadly cancer by combining existing drugs to indirectly weaken tumor growth, with potential implications for other cancers.

Breakthrough in the treatment of pancreatic cancer
Breakthrough in the treatment of pancreatic cancer

Late-stage trial finds a new pill extends survival for people with pancreatic cancer

James Van Der Beek attends a premiere in Hollywood, May 14, 2025; illustrative.

The causes of rising colon cancer, the disease that caused James Van Der Beek's death - explainer

James Van Der Beek at 76th Golden Globe Awards, taken January 6, 2019.

Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek dies at 48 after battle with cancer


When cancer treatment goes wrong: An irreversibly damaged kidney and worsened lymphoma - opinion

The stent hadn’t helped after all; the impacted kidney had, in fact, been irreversibly damaged and was now functioning at a paltry 20%. Why? The cancer was back, and worse.

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TAU Unbound: Prof. Uri Ben-David is unlocking the secrets of cancer

WATCH: Prof. Ben-David shares the groundbreaking insights regarding cancer biology and treatment strategies.

  Prof. Uri Ben David, Tel Aviv University

Make-A-Wish Israel Changing ‘impossible’ to ‘possible’

‘The words ‘Making the impossible possible’ are inscribed on my desk. That’s what Make-A-Wish is all about,” says Denise Bar-Aharon, co-founder and CEO of Make-A-Wish Israel.

 CO-FOUNDER AND CEO of Make-A-Wish Israel Denise Bar-Aharon: ‘We really believe in hope, strength, and joy.’

Children and teens with cancer fight an additional battle - opinion

Amid the sea of collective pain that we navigate as a nation, life is a gift worth cherishing every single day.

 Mothers of children with cancer are taken on a respite vacation by the Larger Than Life organization.

Tel Aviv University researchers develop new cancer-fighting system - study

The researchers developed nanoparticles, which dissolve into water and carbon dioxide within a month, to encapsulate two different cancer- fighting drugs. 

 Illustrative image of scientific research.

‘I’ve never been with a bald man before’ - opinion

“I’ve always found the Israeli-man-with-the-shaved-head look to be very sexy,” my wife, Jody, said.

CANCER PATIENTS sit in a chemotherapy ward while receiving treatment at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, Ghana, in 2012qq

Colorectal cancer numbers trending down in Israel

Israel has seen a significant annual decrease of 2-3% in the incidence of colorectal cancer among women and men.

 A scientist studies cancer cells inside white blood cells through a microscope at the GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) research centre in Stevenage, Britain November 26, 2019.

Immunai, AstraZeneca collaborate to optimize cancer clinical trials

Under the terms of the agreement, AstraZeneca will leverage Immunai’s platform and machine learning capabilities to inform certain oncology clinical trials.

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Exciting testimonies about the innovative cancer treatment

Discover the revolution in CLL treatment: Dr. Evelyn Shabad and Carol Gilad share insights on follow-up, short-term treatment, and surprising results without major side effects.

 The story of Dr. Shabad and Carol highlights the impressive progress in the treatment of CLL and offers real hope to patients and their families

Israeli study uncovers cancer cell findings that may advance treatment for the disease

Researchers at Tel Aviv University found that aneuploid cancer cells are more sensitive to certain anti-cancer drugs, revealing potential targets for new treatments.

 Caption correction (Left to right): Doctoral student Johanna Zerbib & Prof. Uri Ben-David