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.
Israeli hospital's 'groundbreaking' studies could lessen treatments, reduce prostate cancer risks
How does CAR-T cancer treatment work? - explainer
Experimental Regeneron therapy delivers full responses in aggressive blood cancer
Israeli nanotechnology to make ‘revolutionary leap’ in cancer treatment
Ayan Barbora, who led the research, said nanotechnology has a significant role in developing a more-effective therapy for cancer.
Israeli team testing 'relapse-free treatment' for lung cancer
In mouse model study, Weizmann Institute scientists test biomarker that could help doctors select lung cancer patients for treatment with a single antibody-based drug.
US researchers develop revolutionary 'cancer-killing' pill
The drug in question, dubbed AOH1996, works by targeting the protein that helps facilitate cancer cells reproduce and spread throughout the body.
Israeli researchers treat cancer with RNA-based treatment - study
The researchers developed lipid-based nanoparticles – like those used in the COVID-19 vaccine – containing RNA molecules that silence the gene CKAP5.
Mannose sugar kills honeybees, but it could also help fight cancer
The sugar was named after food from heaven that nourished ancient Israelis during their wandering in the desert.
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.
