Cancer Treatment

New study points to genetic ‘Achilles’ Heel’ in cancer cells

Researchers explained to TPS-IL that the same genetic machinery that allows tumors to grow at extremely high speed may also damage their DNA, exposing new vulnerabilities for future treatments.

3d illustration of cancer cells on background of DNA strands.
Radiation accelerator at Davidoff Center - Rabin Medical Center.

Israeli hospital's 'groundbreaking' studies could lessen treatments, reduce prostate cancer risks

CAR-T causes less collateral damage to healthy cells than standard chemo.

How does CAR-T cancer treatment work? - explainer

Experimental Regeneron therapy delivers full responses in aggressive blood cancer


‘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

Leading Cancer institute Dana-Farber to partner with OncoHost for groundbreaking cancer study

Pioneering Kidney Cancer Study Seeks to Improve Treatment Outcomes through Precision Medicine

 A magnification micrograph of a clear cell renal cell carcinoma.

Gamida Cell has a second chance to be an Israeli success story

TECH TALK | No one loves needing to ask for a helping hand, but when potentially life-saving technology is at stake, some extra measures must be taken. 


Researchers link disturbances in metal to memory

“We discovered that certain metals binding within the matrix can alter its structure, forming complexes that serve as the fundamental units of memory," researchers wrote.

 An illustrative image of a brain.

Israeli researchers measure interaction between immune cells and cancer cells

A new technology developed at Bar-Ilan University will help oncologists and other medical professionals to determine the best way to treat patients.

 Photo (left to right): Tal Goldberg, Dr. Shahar Alon, Michal Danino, Prof. Gonen Singer

Coping with cancer in war time is another battle for children - opinion

All of our fighters need our help, but let’s not forget those among us who are fighting day in and day out, in peacetime and now even in war, against a bitter enemy that can strike anyone, anytime.

 CHILDREN WITH cancer participate in a seven-day journey away from their hospitals.