cancer

Trump: 'WH Chief of Staff Susie Wiles was diagnosed with cancer'

President Donald Trump announced that 'WH Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer, her prognosis is excellent!'

Concerning trend

Growing number of young people diagnosed with cancer

A new Knesset report reveals that between 2018-2022, about 19,600 young adults aged 18-44 were diagnosed with cancer in Israel, making up around 16% of all cancer patients.

From cancer to alzheimer's: A breakthrough development

For the first time, a method developed for treating blood cancer is being applied to Alzheimer's disease in mice, reducing protein deposits and inflammation in the brain.

Support the family:

Father disappears before six children

Aggressive brain cancer is destroying this Jerusalem father in real time - now his wife battles alone to keep 6 children from losing everything while he fights for his life.

Help the family:

A misdiagnosis may cost him his life

What Jerusalem doctors called a stroke was actually aggressive cancer spreading through his body. Now this family faces medical bills they cannot pay.

Family Spent $1M on Cancer - Bride Left With Nothing for Wedding

After losing her mother and everything they owned, this young bride now faces her wedding with nothing but hope.

14 Orphans. $175,000

Father dies at midnight - Leaves 14 orphans and $175K debt

Turns out when a father of 14 fights brain cancer for four years, the bills don't stop after he's gone - and this family owes gemachim over 500,000 shekels with zero income.

Holiday of tears

One-year-old fighting rare cancer needs your help this Hanukkah

Talya never imagined her daughter's first Hanukkah would be spent in a hospital room.

Good news:

King Charles' cancer treatment to be reduced

King Charles III says his cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year, calling it “a personal blessing” and urging early screening as key to saving lives.

Brachi's Only Chance:

3-year-old fights for her life

Doctors found myeloid leukemia in 3-year-old Brachi and regular treatments failed. Now there's one hope: innovative biological therapy in Michigan that saved adults. But her parents have no resources left for the treatment.

Millions of square meters of asbestos removed from public spaces

Since the asbestos law took effect, over 17.8 million sq. meters of cement asbestos and thousands of tons of friable asbestos have been removed.

Bina's Parents Won't Give Up - But They Need Your Help Now

This 10-month-old is winning her battle against deadly spleen cancer. Three surgeries down, chemotherapy ahead-but the family has run out of resources.

Help Aryeh Leib get lifesaving treatment

A baby diagnosed with hepatoblastoma, a rare and aggressive liver cancer, is fighting for his life. The specialized treatment needed is extremely expensive. Every donation helps cover essential costs and gives Aryeh Leib a real chance at recovery.

Help Her Win:

10-month-old Bina battles aggressive spleen cancer

After three successful surgeries in Denmark, the infant needs chemotherapy abroad - but her parents have exhausted every resource and need urgent help to continue treatment.

Save Devora:

She thought it was a stomachache - The reality was so much worse

Until recently, she was living a normal life - school drop-offs, homework, cooking supper, bedtime hugs. Then, one day, her world stopped.

Brown University Associate Dean:

'We need to do better against cancer'

Dr. Wafik El-Deiry, Associate Dean for Oncologic Sciences at Brown University, spoke at an Israel Heritage Foundation event in New York City to warn of the growing number of cancer patients and the way that inflation has affected research funding.

Father of 5 Faces Eviction After Wife's Death To Cancer

After 4 years of living in one bedroom, this Jerusalem family is about to lose even that.

From hospital bills to homeless:

How one family lost everything to cancer

Cancer took their father. Now medical debt is taking their home.

Health Ministry warns: Cancer risk from sperm donor mutation

Israel’s Health Ministry advising genetic testing for those conceived via sperm donations in central Israel from 1974 to 1985, after discovering donor carried a Lynch syndrome mutation linked to elevated cancer risk.

Biden's spokesperson:

'His last PSA test was in 2014'

A spokesperson for former President Joe Biden says his last PSA test was in 2014, clarifying he was "never diagnosed with prostate cancer" before the latest diagnosis.

'A fighter and survivor'

Netanyahu wishes Biden a speedy recovery

Prime Minister Netanyahu wishes former US President a full recovery from cancer: I have known Joe for 45 years. One thing is for sure, Joe is a fighter and a survivor.

'Strongest in our broken places'

Biden's first statement since cancer diagnosis

Former President gives his first response today after learning that he had been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer, posting a photo on Instagram with his wife, former First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.

Side effects from cancer treatment

King Charles briefly hospitalized

King Charles kept under hospital observation after experiencing what was described as "temporary side-effects" from his ongoing cancer treatment.

Jewish American singer and songwriter Peter Yarrow dies at 86

Yarrow, a member of the iconic 1960s trio Peter, Paul and Mary, has been battling bladder cancer for the past four years.

TAU researchers discover cancer mechanism than can destroy tumors

In a technological breakthrough, researchers at Tel Aviv University discovered a cancer mechanism that can eliminate tumors – even those resistant to immunotherapy.

Help save Sara's life

Religious Woman Almost Placed In Psych Ward

For the past three years, Sara has fought bravely against cancer while continuing to care for her large family. Now, with the cancer spreading and no money left for her treatments, Sara’s family is in a race against time.

Catherine, Princess of Wales

'What a relief to have completed my chemotherapy treatment'

Catherine, Princess of Wales: 'Cancer brings you face to face with your own vulnerabilities, puts a new perspective on everything. But out of darkness, can come light. Let that light shine bright.'

New Israeli treatment eliminates rectal cancer in 65% of patients

New treatment developed at the Davidoff Comprehensive Cancer Center eliminates rectal cancer in 65% of patients, reduces need for surgery.

Nanoparticles restore efficiency in immune cells killing cancer

Natural killer cells fight cancer but often dysfunction due to exhaustion. A promising technique developed at Bar-Ilan University is rejuvenating them.

Within hours:

Wigs for women with cancer, quickly and from their own hair

A special initiative by wig maker Chaya Branfman provides a quick response to women suffering from cancer, bringing hope and dignity to sick women at a difficult time in their lives.

After her daughter's rescue:

Mother of rescued hostage Noa Argamani passes away

Ichilov Hospital announces that Liora Argmani, mother of Noa Argmani who was rescued from Hamas captivity, passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer: She spent her final days next to her daughter.

Help Ruti

8-month-old's only hope is treatment at a hospital in Boston

Our 8 month old daughter Ruti is suffering from sarcoma in the soft tissue, neck, and chest.

Kate Middleton:

'I'm not out of the woods yet'

Catherine, Princess of Wales, says she is making “good progress” in her recovery from cancer, and will make her first public appearance at King Charles’ official birthday celebration on Saturday.

'Malicious Lies':

Netanyahu denounces rumors of pancreatic cancer

The Prime Minister filed a lawsuit against journalists Ben Caspit and Uri Misgav, as well as activist Gonen Ben Yitzhak, and clarified in the lawsuit: "The Prime Minister does not have pancreatic cancer."

Cancer research:

Existing drugs may hinder bone metastasis development

Over 75% of patients with metastatic breast cancer suffer from bone metastasis. 'By combining two existing drugs we were able to reduce bone metastasis in model animals and improve their survival,' researchers say.

Kate Middleton announces cancer diagnosis

Princess of Wales reveals she has been diagnosed with cancer and is now undergoing preventative chemotherapy.

Following cancer diagnosis:

UK Chief Rabbi composes prayer for King Charles

The prayer beseeches G-d to prolong the King's days, 'so that he may continue to rule over our nation in good health and happiness.'

Namibian President dead after cancer diagnosis

Hage Geingob dies in hospital days after cancer diagnosis revealed. Last month he defended South Africa's attempt to charge Israel with genocide for defending itself from Hamas.

IDF paratrooper dies of cancer

Adir Ahrak went from fighting for his country to fighting for his life during his IDF service. He passed away over the course of Shabbat.

Anti-Israel protestors target NYC cancer hospital

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan targeted by anti-Israel protestors. 'Make sure they hear you, they're in the windows,' says protest leader.

Children with cancer protest for children in captivity

Children suffering from cancer produced a video message demanding that the children kidnapped by Hamas be returned immediately.

Protest convoy demands release of man who murdered soldier

The protest calls for security prisoner Walid Daka to be released for cancer treatments.

At Sheba Medical Center:

New AI platform shortens cancer diagnosis time to a few minutes

Integrated platform utilizes AI algorithms to identify actionable biomarkers within a few minutes.

Hospital asks cancer patients if they're secular or religious

Patients at Ichilov Medical Center shocked when nurses ask about their level of religiosity. Hospital says question was a mistake.

Help us raise the remaining $60,000 To save Rivkys life

It's not a given that little Rivky will see her first birthday.

Pilot program flies cancer patients from periphery to center

United Hatzalah launches pilot program to use helicopter fleet to bring cancer patients to hospitals in central Israel.

WHO:

Aspartame sweetener is possibly carcinogenic to humans

World Health Organization classifying aspartame as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" but acceptable daily intake level remains unchanged.

Singer surprises paratrooper ill with cancer for his birthday

An IDF paratrooper with cancer had always wanted to sing with music star Idan Amedi. His friends made his wish come true.

The nightmare is back

From one minute to the next, blood cancer attacked and thrust her and her family on a wild, frightening roller coaster.

This Israeli discovery could lead to vaccine against skin cancer

Researchers at Tel Aviv University and Sheba Hospital discover how melanoma changes its environment to support metastasis.

4-Year-Old Chana's Battle for Life Against Cancer

4-year-old Chana Kagan, accompanied by her devoted parents Michoel and Esther, shares her courageous fight against a devastating liver tumor

Miri was born with cancer in her spleen, her life is in danger

The young Levingers' world collapsed as their precious newborn, their little Miri, was born with a cancerous tumor in her spleen.

Global Drive: Save Murray Foltyn

Jewish communities worldwide are seeking a bone marrow match for a father of 2 who is in need of a stem cell transplant to save his life.

Skin lesion removed from Biden's chest found to be cancerous

Biden's doctor says a skin lesion removed from the President's last month chest was a basal cell carcinoma. No further treatment required.

Or Needs Your Help in his Heroic Fight Against Cancer

After a year of nightmares and fainting spells, 15-year-old Or's fight against cancer is about to take a turn for the better.

First lady has cancerous lesions removed

Surgeons remove cancerous lesion above first lady Jill Biden’s right eye and another cancerous lesion on her chest.

We can help Udel beat the cancer

This 14-year-old girl was suddenly torn from this rosy, idyllic world, and thrust into an ocean of pain, fear, illness and agony.

Actress Kirstie Alley dies at 71

Actress known for her role in "Cheers" dies after recent diagnosis of cancer.

Israeli hi-tech employees volunteer - and help cancer patients

New hi-tech project helps cancer patients receive earlier diagnosis and treatment. 'No doubt both patients and hospitals will benefit.'

Breakthrough study:

Radiation therapy effective for cancer patients' pain management

Novel treatment reduces debilitating pain symptoms in 53 percent of patients.