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.
Late-stage trial finds a new pill extends survival for people with pancreatic cancer
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 dies at 48 after battle with cancer
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
7 ways to offer support and Jewish strength to friends or loved ones facing cancer
This is especially the case for young people who might never have had a family member or friend diagnosed with cancer before.
Israeli hospital offers cancer patients new hope thanks to new tech
Recently, Newsweek featured Hadassah’s Sharett Institute of Oncology among the best medical centers in the world – the only medical center in Israel that made it into their ranking.
Israeli cancer breakthrough says which patients should get immunotherapy
Since anti-PD1 is the leading immunotherapy treatment in cancer patients, such an achievement can impact the quality of life of thousands of cancer patients worldwide every day.
Can cancer kill within 24 hours of diagnosis? This case proves that it can
Kyle Limper, 16, from Philadelphia, was a normal and active teenage boy who played several sports. After suffering from severe back pain, he went to a local hospital to find the cause.
