Cancer

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.
A medical worker and a uterus (illustrative).

LEM laboratory marks milestone in HPV screening as Israel pushes earlier cervical cancer detection

Radiation accelerator at Davidoff Center - Rabin Medical Center.

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

Prefer eating the vegetable fresh or preparing it by steaming or light frying

Dietitian reveals: Which fruits and vegetables contain the component that protects against cancer


Study finds waist circumference a stronger cancer risk indicator than BMI in men

An 11 cm increase in men's waist circumference raises obesity-related cancer risk by 25%.

 Study finds waist circumference a stronger cancer risk indicator than BMI in men.

Einnahme von Vitaminen kann Krebs-Risiko erhöhen – Studie

Antioxidantien können Krebstumoren helfen, neue Blutgefäße zu bilden, was das Wachstum und die Ausbreitung des Krebses fördert.

 Eine 3D-Darstellung von Krebszellen (illustrativ).

Anjelica Huston reveals private cancer battle, now 'four years in the clear'

Huston described it as "a very serious moment for me," adding, "I managed to survive it, and I'm proud of myself," she told People magazine.

 Anjelica Huston, wearing Gucci, attends the 10th Annual LACMA ART+FILM GALA honoring Amy Sherald, Kehinde Wiley, and Steven Spielberg presented by Gucci at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 06, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

Fighting cancer: How a hospital stay at Hadassah feels like an international flight - opinion

I envisioned hospitalization as being somewhat akin to taking an international flight to an exotic location.

 An illustrative image of a man with luggage at an airport as a flight takes off.

From Toronto to Jerusalem: Remembering Zvi Eliezer Muller Gabler

Whether it was military service, riding his motorcycle across Israel, or traveling the world, Zvi lived life to the fullest until the very end, when he lost his battle with cancer on February 12.

Zvi Eliezer Muller Gabler during his post-Oct. 7 reserve service on a southern kibbutz.

John Cena opens up about his cancer diagnosis

The actor revealed he had neglected his skincare routine for many years and the damage caught up with him.

 Jul 18, 2021; Fort Worth, TX, USA; John Cena (green shirt) returns to WWE after Roman Reigns (not pictured) and Edge (not pictured) battled for the WWE Universal Championship during Money in the Bank at Dickies Arena.

TAU develops AI tool to decode cell responses to cancer treatments

The innovative system merges two previously separate streams of biological data: gene activity at the single-cell level and know interactions between genes.

 (Left to right): Prof. Asaf Madi, Prof. Roded Sharan & PhD student Ron Sheinin.

King Charles temporarily hospitalized after side effects from cancer treatment, Palace says

The king has been having treatment for the illness since he was diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer in February last year.

Britain's King Charles looks on during a reception at Buckingham Palace for delegates of the Overseas Territories Ministerial Council, London, Britain,November 15, 2023.

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.

Cancer (Illustrative)

Oncolytic viruses: The tiny warriors fighting brain cancer

Oncolytic viruses, once considered medical curiosities, are now cutting-edge tools in the fight against some of the most challenging cancers, like glioblastoma.

 Brain MRI scan showing detailed imaging of the human brain.