Cancer

CAR-T therapy saved my life: One year since I nearly died - opinion

If I were to require more treatment – if the cancer were to come back or something new cropped up – would the question my doctor never asked a year ago become relevant this time?

‘AND YET, my mind remains clear.’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds his head during a ceremony at Mount Herzl, May 14, 2026

'My health is excellent,' Netanyahu stresses in defamation lawsuit testimony

Jason Collins huddles with the Nets before playing the Washington Wizards in 2014.

Jason Collins, first openly gay active NBA player, dies at 47

ADDING EXTRA HA can fill in any missing patches to shield the underlying tissue from irritants and bacteria.

Dripping acid: My battle with chronic bladder pain after cancer treatment - opinion


Rock musician Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, passes away 78

He was diagnosed with cancer in July and "succumbed to underlying lung issues" surrounded by loved ones, the statement said. It did not mention when or where he died.

BOB WEIR poses at the red carpet during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, US, February 2, 2025.

TAU discovers breakthough mechanism for treating deadliest type of skin cancer

A major achievement with far-reaching implications for treating deadly skin cancer has been discovered by Tel Aviv University scientists and colleagues.

THE RESEARCH TEAM (from bottom left, counterclockwise): Stav Melamed, Prof. Carmit Levy, Paulee Manich, and Yuval Sade.

Embrace the wins: When life turns upside down, focus on what you can control

'I am grateful, as always, to all of my readers and ask everyone to include my three-year-old grandson Yishai ben Shayna Miriam in your prayers. Together we all can and will make a difference.'

Illustrative photo.

Sheba to inaugurate Roman Abramovich Theranostics and Nuclear Medicine Center

The 4,700-square-meter facility at Tel Hashomer will include an on-site cyclotron and advanced imaging and targeted-treatment units, the medical center said.

SHEBA MEDICAL Center's new Roman Abramovich Theranostics and Nuclear Medicine Center.

Drinking hot beverages can cause esophageal cancer

We all drink more coffee and tea in the colder season—and sometimes drink them when they are boiling hot. This can endanger your health and may even lead to esophageal cancer.

Do not drink coffee when it is boiling hot

Arizona couple admits in court to faking cancer-curing 'smart chip' device

At clinics in Arizona and several other states, Mary Blakley and her husband told patients that, for just $300, they could provide a full-body scan to detect a variety of potential illnesses.

 Dividing cancer cell

Tatiana Schlossberg, 35, granddaughter of JFK, dies following leukemia diagnosis

Her passing was announced in a social media post by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.

Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy, speaks at the 2023 Profile in Courage Award ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., October 29, 2023.

Breakthrough Tel Aviv University study uncovers how skin cancer outsmarts immune system

The study shows that melanoma cells release tiny bubble-like structures called extracellular vesicles, or EVs, which can paralyze the immune cells that normally attack tumors.

A 3D immunofluorescent image of melanoma cells (magenta) infected with bacteria (turquoise); cell nuclei are blue

Scientists discover: This is how physical activity “starves” cancer tumors

Numerous studies have found the benefits of physical activity for every organ and part of the body. A new study suggests that the fitness you do does not allow cancer to grow.

A woman lifting a weight

Bone marrow bank founded by families of fallen soldiers saves first lives of cancer patients

The bone marrow bank opened by the families of fallen soldiers, Captain Daniel Peretz, Major Aryeh Ziering, and Sergeant. Major (Res.) David Schwartz saved their first lives.

Fallen soldiers, Captain Daniel Peretz, Major Aryeh Ziering, and Sergeant. Major (Res.) David Schwartz.