cancer

Meet United Hatzalah's Youngest Volunteer

For six-year-old cancer patient Rafael Asulin, Purim was chance to realize his dream of saving lives like his dad.

Fighting Spirit: Jerusalem Boy Fighting Cancer Scores Touchdown

10 year old Uriel Wang, who is battling rare form of leukemia, scores touchdown during halftime of Israel Football League game.

Statistics Reveal Leading Causes of Death in Israel

Data released Wednesday from Central Statistics Bureau reveals cancers as major killer, with heart disease as close second.

Israeli Company Ices Tumors, Now Aims for Lung Cancer

IceCure's incredible technology turns breast tumors into ice, new trials on lung cancer

Former US Pres. Shaves Head for Young Cancer Patient

Former US President George H Bush showed a soft side Wednesday when he shaved his head in solidarity with a 2-year-old cancer patient.

'Big Night' Times Square for Jewish Campers with Cancer

Sometimes dreams come true, even for a Jewish child with cancer. On Thursday night, hundreds will get their wish.

Woman Sets Medical History, Twice, in Birth without Cervix

Second Israeli record as woman gives birth twice with no cervix.

Prof. Levitzki chosen for American Cancer Research Award

Levitzki was chosen in recognition of contributions to signal transduction therapy and work on tyrosine kinase inhibitors.

Hackers Target Website for Children with Cancer

Hackers' group 'Anonymous' prides itself on repeatedly bringing down Larger than Life's website.

Abbas Blames Netanyahu for Terrorist's Cancer Death

Maisara Abu Hamdiyeh, 64, died at Soroka hospital of Beersheva of terminal throat cancer.

Report: Aspirin May Protect Against Deadly Skin Cancer

A new study has reaffirmed research showing that aspirin may protect against one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer - melanoma.

Cancer #1 Killer in Israel, Alzheimer’s Deaths Rising

Mortality statistics from Israel’s Health Ministry released Sunday held good news and bad for residents in the Jewish State.

Venezuela's Chavez Dies at 58

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has died, hours after his Vice President accused "enemies" of being responsible for his cancer.

Report: Nasrallah's Hizbullah Deputy Injured or Killed in Syria

The second-in-command to Hizbullah chief Hassan Nasrallah has been injured in an attack on a convoy by Syrian opposition forces.

Lebanese Terror Group Denies Hizbullah's Nasrallah Has Cancer

The Hizbullah terrorist organization has issued a denial that the group’s 52-year-old leader, Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah, has cancer.

Report: Nasrallah Taken for Cancer Treatment in Iran

Hizbullah chief has been transferred to receive medical treatment in Iran due to cancer, an anti-Hizbullah Lebanese website claimed.

Rights Activists: Bring Bangkok Monastery Boy Home

Child welfare activists: Israeli child sent alone to Thailand monastery must be returned home.

12-Yr-Old Israeli Boy Found in Bangkok Monastery

A 12-year-old Israeli boy has been discovered in a Bangkok monastery, wearing a saffron Buddhist robe.

Venezuela’s President Chavez is Alive, Returns to Caracas

Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez is alive and has returned home to Caracas following a fourth round of surgery in December for cancer.

Israeli Research Makes New Discovery in Breast Cancer Mechanism

Researchers at Hebrew University have discovered a marker for early diagnosis and possible treatment of breast cancer cells.

Fewer Deaths from Cancer, But More Prevention Needed

A government report warned that a lack of preventative measures could put a halt to the steady decline in deaths from cancer.

Power Struggle Starts as Venezuela Pres. Chavez Recovers

A power struggle is in the works as doubts grow over whether Venezuela's president will attend his own inauguration following surgery.

Report: Morsi Suffering From Brain Tumor

Recently installed Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi is apparently suffering from a brain tumor, Egyptian media reported

Amnon Lipkin-Shahak 'in Very Serious Condition'

Former IDF chief of staff, 68, recovered from blood cancer before he was appointed to head IDF.

Venezuela's Chavez Returns to Havana for Treatment

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez is back in Cuba for another round of medical treatment for an undetermined length of time.

Biking to Beat Cancer at a New Date (November 16)

How can a bike ride from the Hermon Mountain, through the Dead Sea, and ending in the small town of Neve Daniel beat the cancer monster?

Yarden Frankl to Bike for Wife, Stella, a Cancer Patient

Yarden Frankl will bike from Israel's highest to lowest point and then up again, symbolizing his wife's down-and-up battle with cancer.

Ten Israeli Advances in Fighting Breast Cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Awareness can save your life. Israel is in the forefront of medical research and treatment.

US Acknowledges Ground Zero-Cancer Link for First Time

The US acknowledges for first time a link between the toxic conditions at Ground Zero after 9/11 attacks and types of cancer.

Cancer Biggest Killer in Israel, Report Says

A new study shows that the cause of death for one in four Israelis is cancer, making the disease the number one killer in Israel

Breast Cancer Risk Rises with Weight Gain

Scientists have linked obesity to a higher risk of redeveloping breast cancer after treatment, according to new data released Monday.

Happiness Heals: Kids Battling Cancer at Camp Simcha

Campers at Camp Simcha for children battling cancer visit Zuccotti Park, create inspiring musical video.

Israeli Scientists Build Better Chemotherapy System

Israeli scientists have figured out a more efficient, “healthier” way to target cancer cells with chemotherapy.

New Mammography Unit Run by Women Only

Kotel Rabbi affixes mezuzah at new mammography unit at Maaynei Hayeshua Medical Center.

Report: Does Erdogan Have Cancer?

Turkey's Taraf newspaper has published a leaked Stratfor email alleging Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has two years to live.

Soldiers Donate Hair to Children with Cancer

Hair salons are offering soldiers free haircuts, on condition that the cut hair will be used for wigs to benefit children with cancer.

Argentine President Faces Surgery for Thyroid Cancer

Argentine President Cristina Fernandez, 58, has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer. She will undergo surgery January 4 to remove the tumor.

Celebrities and Commando Soldiers Support Hair Donation Campaign

Zichron Menachem, the Israeli Association for the Support of Children with Cancer, marks the end of its National Hair Drive.

TAU Scientists Pioneer New Treatment for Cancer Tumors

Scientists at Tel Aviv University have come up with a new way to destroy cancer tumors from the inside out, based on "tumor ablation."

Evelyn Lauder, Pink Ribbon Creator, Dead at 75

Evelyn Lauder, the woman who created the pink ribbon that came to symbolize the fight against breast cancer, has died.

New Cancer Vaccine in Phase III Clinical Trials in Jerusalem

A new cancer vaccine created by Israeli scientists has begun Phase III clinical trials at a Jerusalem hospital. So far, doctors are hopeful.

10,000 Accompany Rabbi Hanan Porat to Final Resting Place

More than 10,000 people accompanied Rabbi Hanan Porat, 67, to his final resting place Wednesday after a long struggle with cancer.

2 Jews in Trio of 2011 Nobel Prize Winners

Two of this year's Nobel Prize winners for discoveries in medicine are Jewish, but one of the two did not survive to hear the good news.

IDF Treats PA Children with Cancer to Zoo Trip

The IDF, as part of national effort to help Palestinian Authority cancer victims, treats children with a trip to a zoo and the beach.

Health Scene 5762: Life Expectancy Up, But So is Cancer

Cancer is the leading cause of death among Israelis, who are living almost a decade longer on average than they did 30 years ago.

Chavez Begins Third Chemotherapy Round in Venezuela

President Hugo Chavez has returned to Venezuela for a third round of chemotherapy to treat his cancer.

Researchers: Target Cancer Cell Metabolism

Computerized model of cancer cell metabolism can be used to predict which drugs are lethal to the function of a cancer cell's metabolism.

New Hope for Cancer Therapy

Researchers at the Weizmann Institute may have found a way to make cancer therapy better – and cheaper.

Hebrew U Study Sheds Light on Early Development of Cancer

Researchers at Hebrew U say they have discovered the molecular basis for the breakage of DNA during the development of cancerous tumors.

Mubarak Faces Death by Cancer, Says Kuwaiti Newspaper

The health of Hosni Mubarak, reportedly suffering from colon cancer, has deteriorated sharply the past two days, according to a Kuwaiti newspaper.

‘Wake-Up’ Call on Cell Phones May Spur Warning for Children

The Israeli Health Ministry is considering recommending limiting the use of mobile phones by children following UN research.

New Cure for Lymphoma Passes Phase II Clinical Trial

A new treatment for lymphoma, a type of cancer, has passed its Phase II clinical trial. CT-011 is produced by CureTech, a Teva company.

Thailand Isn't Only a Vacation Spot for Israelis Anymore

Israel's Rambam Medical Center and Thailand's Chulaborn Research Institute signed an agreement to cooperate on cancer treatment.

Israel, Thailand Team Up Against Cancer

Haifa's Rambam Hospital will sign a joint cancer treatment deal Sunday with a Thai research institute.

Israel’s Technion Develops ‘Electronic Nose’ to Detect Cancer

Researchers at Israel’s Technion are developing an "electronic nose” that can "smell” head-and-neck cancer, which is often discovered too late.

Israel at the Cutting Edge of Cancer Treatment

Israeli hospitals are on the cutting edge of providing treatment for cancer, according to the chief of Oncology at Rambam Medical Center.

Technion Develops New Blood Test to Detect Cancer

Technion researchers have come up with a new and simple blood test that may be able to detect cancer.

Haifa Residents '30% More Likely to Get Cancer'

A Knesset committee received worrisome data regarding the incidence of cancer in the northern port city.

Israeli Researchers: A Precision Bomb for Cancer Cells

Tel Aviv Univ develops a molecular "smart bomb" that can lead to more effective and safer chemotherapy for those suffering from the dread disease.

New Meds Could Stop Cancer by Cutting Off Its Blood

Tel Aviv U researchers developing new medicines that could prevent cancer and make existing cancer a manageable chronic illness.