Cancer Treatment

Biden says cancer treatment is slowing him down, plans fewer appearances for upcoming memoir

“Some days are better than others. It hasn’t stopped me. But sometimes it slows me down,” Biden wrote. “Unfortunately, I won’t be able to do as many conversations about my book as I’d hoped.”

 Former US President Joe Biden gestures during a dedication ceremony for the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., June 18, 2026.
Professor of Cancer Genetics Uri Ben-David working with cancer cells in his lab

Connecting discoveries to advance cancer research at TAU

FILE PHOTO: The second tower of the World Trade Center explodes into flames after being hit by a airplane, New York September 11, 2001 with the Brooklyn bridge in the foreground.

Cancer cases among 9/11 survivors surge nearly 25 years later - report

Combination with statins may enhance the effect. Viagra

Israeli study: Viagra may help prevent the spread of cancerous tumors


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.

Beersheba team creates treatment for colorectal cancer that has spread in the body

The developed technology was recently licensed to a biomedical company (Vaxil Biotherapeutics) for further clinical development.

 Prof. Ayelet David's lab team (from right to left): Marie Rütter, Yvonne Ventura, Nenad Milošević and Valeria Feinstein.

Israeli researchers reach bone metastasis breakthrough for breast cancer patients

Groundbreaking study at Tel Aviv University: Existing drugs may hinder the development of bone metastasis in breast cancer patients

 Prof. Neta Erez

Children of cancer patients find support through young-adult buddy system

“If I can make something beautiful out of something that’s not beautiful, I want to do that.”

 Students at Northwestern University held a Pink Day event in February 2024 to raise awareness of breast and ovarian cancer.

Chronic stress can cause cancer spread - study

Cancer patients, especially, have many sources of severe stress, including worrying about their prognosis and enduring weeks of therapy. 

 Stress (illustrative).

The "Champions of the World" association helps children beat cancer

A child's battle with cancer inspires the "Champions of the World" association to help over 40 children overcome the disease. Join us in supporting their fight for a brighter future.

 The "Champions of the World" association helps children beat cancer

New cancer research for personalized care

Israeli researchers lead a study to predict the success of personalized immunotherapy, avoiding biopsies and conventional cancer treatment.

 Graph, from left: The testing process up to the decision if immunotherapy treatment is suitable for the patient.

With wigs, eyebrows and nipple tattoos, this project helps cancer patients feel like women again

The program offers qualifying women funding for certain non-medical services considered critical to the healing process but not usually fully covered by health insurance. 

 Bailey Kramer was able to keep most of her hair during chemotherapy treatments using a method called cold-capping in which a specially fitted cap freezes the hair follicles during treatment, preserving the strands.

The importance of regular checkups in preventing cancer

In honor of World Cancer Day, this article stresses that preventive medicine, including early diagnosis, is one of the main tools in the fight against the disease.

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