For First Time in 40 Years, Cure for Acute Leukemia Becomes Possibility
For most people, cancer is a very scary word. And acute myeloid leukemia (AML) – one of the most relentless types of malignancies – is among the most frightening of all. Earlier this year. some new therapies emerged, yet they are given mainly in combination with chemotherapy developed 50 to 60 years ago and with no promise of a cure.
Israeli ‘Smart Probe’ That Excels at Detecting Cancer Cells May Improve Survival Rates
Many cancer patients die not from the localized malignant tumor that is removed in surgery but when lingering cancer cells from the tumor spread by metastasis.
Anonymous Palestinian Official Donates Thousands to Israeli Hospital After Cancer Treatments
A Palestinian man donated tens of thousands of shekels to the Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa to improve treatment of childhood cancers and Israeli-Palestinian medical cooperation.
Miraculous Fabric Helps Protect Against Skin Cancer
A US-Israeli fashion company presents its line of modest women’s swimwear that not only looks great, but also protects from the growing dangers of skin cancer.
Israeli Olympian to Auction Rio Name Patch on eBay for Children’s Cancer Ward
Israeli Olympic bronze medalist Yarden Gerbi will auction the name patch she was wearing during her competition in Rio on August 9th to benefit the Children’s Oncology Department at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv.
It Only Takes One Click to Change the World
“Through the campaign, donors can contribute to any charity closest to their hearts or donate to all of them.”
How One Young Cancer Patient Gained a New Lease on Life
When 10-year-old Noa was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer two years ago, the prognosis was grim.
Israeli Company Seeks Cure for Cancer
Israel is often on the cutting edge of research and technology, so perhaps it is not surprising to hear that an Israeli company is developing a cure for cancer.
Smoking-Related Disease Most Common Cause of Death Among Israeli Men
Smoking-related diseases accounted for the highest cancer mortality rate among men in Israel during 2013, according to a report recently published by the Israeli Central Bureau of Statistics.
Israeli Company One Step Closer to Powerful Cancer Vaccine
Israeli biotherapeutic company Vaxil published the results of its recent clinical trials for its therapeutic vaccine to treat cancer patients.