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.
Israeli Scientists Develop Nanoscopic System for Combating Child Cancer
Every day, 43 Israeli children are diagnosed with some form of cancer; 12% of whom do not survive their illness. Now, Israeli scientists have made a breakthrough using a nanoscopic system for combating child cancer – which can help slow tumor growth and prolong life-expectancy.
A Truly Meaningful Haircut
The Israeli NGO ‘Zichron Menachem’ spares no effort to collect hair offered by donors or salons and turns it into wigs, supporting children who have lost their hair during cancer treatment.
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.
Palestinian Sisters Caught Smuggling Explosives Labeled as Cancer Medication
One of the sisters was issued a special permit to cross into Israel for cancer treatment at an Israeli hospital.
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.
Three Generations Run to Cure Cancer
Three generations of family members will run a charity marathon next week in memory of their respective father, grandfather and husband, who passed away last year from cancer. This is one inspiring family!
Hadassah Continues Leading-Edge Research in Breast Cancer Detection
Hadassah’s findings have had a major impact on breast cancer management.
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.