cancer

Israeli research: Antioxidant-rich food may increase cancer risk

Antioxidant-rich foods like black tea, chocolate and berries may increase risk for certain cancers, according to Hebrew U research team.

Israeli scientists identify new culprit behind cancerous growths

Scientists in Israel now say tumor-specific bacteria may be partially to blame for cancerous growths.

When she had an episode, he was the best at calming her down

For the Bracha family, tragedy played the slow game.

Readers followed their story. Yesterday, she passed away

A message from the Gutman family, whose story has appeared in Jewish news sites over recent months, telling the story of a brave mother.

Did my late father officiate at your wedding?

The daughter of Rabbi Daniel Beller, who married off hundreds of couples, is asking people to send in videos of their weddings.

Blind woman identifies cancer patients by their voice

Osnat Bublil lost vision at young age, but did not give up studying to become massage therapist; currently works with patients at Hadassah.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg says she is ‘cancer free’

Supreme Court Justice says operation to remove a localized malignant tumor was successful..

Discovery at Hebrew University could revolutionize chemotherapy

New technique singles out cancer cells while leaving healthy ones unharmed, enabling patients to receive less chemo and fewer side effects.

Reality TV Star, fighting for her life

"I received the worst possible news, I broke down screaming"

Double surgery on pregnant mom with brain tumor saves son

Surgery performed at Jerusalem's Hadassah Hospital on 28-year-old mom-to-be with brain tumor saves her son's life.

MDA's 'Wish Ambulance' fulfills a dream

Ohr Wilhelm, a 14-year-old boy from Eilat, fulfilled his dream of meeting his favorite gamer with the help of MDA's Wish Ambulance.

Israel gives new hope to patients with multiple myeloma

Patients with deadly form of bone marrow cancer leading longer, better lives thanks to Israeli research.

Smoking kills someone every 4 seconds

Every year, 165,000 children worldwide die due to secondhand smoke - and a whopping 20% of all cancer cases are linked to smoking.

Hebrew U scientists reveal new 'decoy' method to fight cancer

Researchers at Hebrew U create decoy molecules that block RNA-binding proteins from spreading cancer. 'A new approach to the war on cancer.'

Sheldon Adelson diagnosed with cancer

Jewish philanthropist's diagnosis discovered after attorney says he's unable to testify in court.

Tel Zion:

Cancer Shatters Family of 5

Cancer takes a harsh financial toll, often leaving large families with no way to pay the most basic bills.

Recruitment profile changes:

Recovering cancer patients to be allowed to enlist for combat

Those recovering from cancer 5 years prior may enlist for combat, HIV-positive people will be recruited; overweight will receive 72 profile.

Wanted to end his life near Rebbe Nachman

23-year-old American Jewish cancer patient fulfills dying wish to pass away near grave of famous Tzaddik in Uman. 2,700 sent to the hospital

Norm Coleman says his cancer is at advanced stage

Former chairman of the Republican Jewish Coalition says cancer has returned, optimistic about treatment.

Devastating Update on Klatzkin Family

Beit Shemesh family with 9 children loses father to cancer, in deep debt from medical bills.

Fox News columnist Charles Krauthammer has just weeks to live

Charles Krauthammer says he leaves life 'with no regrets' after losing his battle with cancer.

Tragedy in Modi'in Illit

Head of city business licensing department, mother of 10 who did her best to facilitate granting of licenses, passes away at 42 from cancer.

Senator McCain in 'stable condition' following surgery

John McCain, diagnosed with cancer in 2017, underwent surgery to treat intestinal infection, said to be in 'stable condition'.

'A father who took care of orphans, a man of the people'

1,000 turn out for funeral of former Chief IDF Rabbi Avichai Rontzki, who passed away Sunday the age of 66 after 2-year battle with cancer.

New study aims to be a model for genetic testing

A new study for cancer risk in Ashkenazic Jews aims to create a new model for genetic testing.

'Airline had no compassion' as child with cancer misses flight

Mother of 3-year-old child flying to see surgeon says extended security line, relocation of flight gate, heartlessness caused missed flight.

Will this Druze-Israeli cure chemotherapy-induced infertility?

Curing infertility after chemotherapy: This Druze-Israeli scientist may have the key.

'My son is dying of cancer, how can you draft him?'

Family of haredi teen who died of cancer says army harassed them until days after his death, demanding he show up to draft office.

A special Hanukkah performance for children with cancer

Military rabbinate band plays for children with cancer at Ichilov hospital in Tel Aviv.

They died of cancer and left many orphans behind

44-year-old father of 10 and 34-year-old mother of 8 die of cancer a few hours apart in central Israeli hospital.

Dozens of Jerusalem volunteers seek to 'drive' cancer away

Volunteer organization pays for expensive medications not covered by insurance, drives cancer patients to and from hospitals.

Israel to compensate nuclear scientists suffering from cancer

Israel agrees to compensate Nuclear Research Center workers, Center denies responsibility for illness.

Terminally ill woman granted last wish - sees grandson join IDF

MDA 'Ambulance of Wishes' brings terminally ill grandmother to watch her grandson's induction at the Western Wall.

101-year-old Australian man survives cancer

At 101, Bert Collins has survived two World Wars and fought in one, seen 23 prime ministers - and recently won a battle with cancer.

Israeli-American company's big exit

American pharmaceutical giant buys company which is developing way to use patients' own immune system to kill cancer.

Why you should fear skin cancer – and how to avoid it

As skin cancer rates skyrocket, Israeli and American researchers team up to find a cure. Will immunotherapy be it?

Colorectal cancer risk may be related to weight in adolescence

Huge cohort study finds overweight, obese teens have 50% higher risk of colorectal cancers down the line.

McCain: I'll be back soon

Despite surgery to remove cancerous tumor near left eye, Senator John McCain pledges to return to Senate soon.

​​​​​​​Study reveals elevated cancer risk in Holocaust survivors

Longitudinal study shows Holocaust survivors born in occupied countries have highest risk, those denied compensation from gov't have lowest.

Woman dies of cancer two days after giving birth

Michal Aharonov Ben-Re’i, 38, passes away only two days after her baby is born by a c-section operation.

Court allows resignation of Hadassah child cancer doctors

Judges rejected the request of the hospital to issue an injunction against the resignation of doctors in the child cancer department.

Rare genetic defect may lead to cancer drug

A lack of the protein citrin slows children’s growth; blocking it in cancer slows tumor growth.

'Fighting for our children's lives'

Parents of child cancer patients at Hadassah hospital concerned that patients will be left without treatment, term it a 'death sentence.'

Jewish father of 3 whose donor search inspired celebrities dies

Adam Krief, a Jewish cancer patient whose search for a bone marrow donor captured the attention of social media and celebrities, has died.

'Miracle drug' saves Jewish hockey player with two weeks to live

Miracle drug with Israeli roots saves Jewish hockey player hit with cancer.

Chief of Staff has cancerous tumor removed

IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot undergoes surgery to remove his prostate due to a cancerous growth.

Jewish cancer patient finds bone marrow donor

After a highly publicized search, a Jewish man with a deadly cancer has found a bone marrow donor.

Israeli researchers uncover a survival mechanism in cancer cells

Scientists make new advances in the fight against cancer.

'I don’t want to die, help me cheat death'

Girl gets her dying wish: to be cryogenically frozen after succumbing to cancer, in the hopes that she may be healed in the future.

First of its kind: Wall of screens guides, tracks tumor removal

Rambam Hospital unveils state-of-the-art digital control system for delicate cancer removal surgeries.

Incredible: Baby born twice at Texas hospital

Baby removed from mother's womb months early to remove a deadly tumor now growing steadily after successful second birth.

Israeli scientists announce breakthrough in cancer research

A new Israeli study reveals how melanoma spreads to other organs with fatal consequences. Researchers discover chemicals to block growth.

Experts at Israel conference call for expanded cancer screening

Half of those who could benefit from a life-saving cancer gene test are not eligible for the screening under the current rules.

Haifa oil spill raises issues, no answers

Underwater pipe explodes, oil pours into Haifa Bay. Study linking pollution and cancer lead to greater efforts to shut down the refineries.

Successful cancer drug made in Israel? BBC won't tell you

Breakthrough Israeli cancer treatment drug was approved in record time by the UK. BBC's report leaves out the "made in Israel" part.

WHO: No evidence coffee causes cancer

World Health Organization downgrades warning on cancer following extensive review.

'Donate the first haircut to child cancer patients'

Organization calls on public not to let halake haircut of 3-year-olds go to waste, while helping cancer patient kids celebrate Lag B'Omer.

Cervical cancer mortality rate higher in Israel

Just 40% of Israeli women know to get screened for the disease, news station revealed - half of the rate in other OECD countries.

Ronit Elkabetz, ambassador of Israeli cinema, dies at 51

Israeli actress who brought her country's films to the world dies after a long battle with cancer.

Israeli innovation could detect cancer, multiple sclerosis

Groundbreaking new blood test, still in experimental phase, could save countless lives by detecting a variety of deadly diseases early on.