Cancer drugs

Oral cancer cases rise in Israel as HPV, smoking, alcohol consumption take effect

Oral cancer is considered one of the less-discussed malignancies, even though its incidence continues to rise steadily in Israel and worldwide.

|ByDR. ITAY GAL
An illustrative image of a mouth swab for DNA testing
Surgeons place a tissue sample in a test tube on June 7, 2019

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.

|ByDR. ITAY GAL
An Israeli flag flutters near the logo of Teva Tech which is part of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries in Neot Hovav, southern Israel December 14, 2017.

Immunai and Teva partner to innovate new cancer, immunology therapies

The collaboration between the two companies reflects ongoing efforts to enhance drug development, the CEO of Immunai said.

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

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.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

FDA gives Jerusalem-based company go-ahead to start cancer drug trials

The drug, DSP107 works by both boosting the body's natural immune system, and breaking down the defenses of the cancer cells.

AUGUST 12, 2020ByDONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS
Cancer cells [illustrative]

Could a study of sea urchins help scientists develop new cancer drugs?

The team showed that the sea urchin’s anatomy is not only physically but genetically analogous to humans’ anatomy.

JULY 5, 2019BySONIA EPSTEIN
Sea Urchin