The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/cancer/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:29:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png cancer | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/cancer/ 32 32 In a world first, Israeli scientists find ‘memory’ B cells can target ovarian tumors https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-a-world-first-israeli-scientists-find-memory-b-cells-can-target-ovarian-tumors/ Tue, 26 May 2026 15:02:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3830051 Immune cells not only remember viruses, but can also secrete tumor-fighting antibodies, say Weizmann Institute researchers; study could further development of cancer vaccines

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]]> After cancer revelation, court orders PM to submit sealed medical records in libel case https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-cancer-revelation-court-orders-pm-to-submit-sealed-medical-records-in-libel-case/ Thu, 07 May 2026 13:51:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3818271 Judge says Netanyahu must file records by May 13, after journalist being sued by PM over claims he was in poor health requested that his doctors be summoned to testify on his medical status

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]]> Israel bars entry of 5-year-old from West Bank for cancer care, citing Gaza address https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-bars-entry-of-5-year-old-from-west-bank-for-cancer-care-citing-gaza-address/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:38:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3752488 Doctors say Palestinian child must begin intensive treatment 'without delay' as his life is in immediate danger; boy’s mother describes ruling as 'death sentence'

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]]> Israeli researchers uncover key to why breast cancer spreads to brain and turns deadly https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-researchers-uncover-key-to-why-breast-cancer-spreads-to-brain-and-turns-deadly/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:37:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3745793 Tel Aviv University scientists say abnormal chromosomes help breast cancer to metastasize to the brain; study could help develop drugs and aid in early detection, treatment

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]]> Fruit fly study, almost wrecked by Iran, claims to uncover key to radiation-defying cells https://www.timesofisrael.com/fruit-fly-study-almost-wrecked-by-iran-claims-to-uncover-key-to-radiation-defying-cells/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:06:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3729378 Rescuing larvae from missile-damaged lab, Weizmann team finds cells that not only beat back death, but also multiply and spur regrowth, raising hopes for new therapies to keep cancer from recurring

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]]> Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK’s granddaughter, dies at 35 from rare form of leukemia https://www.timesofisrael.com/tatiana-schlossberg-jfks-granddaughter-dies-at-35-from-rare-form-of-leukemia/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 02:43:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3723742 Schlossberg, an environmental journalist and author, revealed in November that she had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia after the birth of her second child in 2024

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]]> In surprising breakthrough, scientists in Israel find cancer may help heal the failing heart https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-surprising-breakthrough-scientists-in-israel-find-cancer-may-help-heal-the-failing-heart/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 17:27:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3709743 Study by researchers at the Technion finds that injecting cancerous serum in mice decreased cardiac fibrosis -- paving the way for innovative therapies

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]]> Scientists create ‘immune-activating’ molecule to help the body fight cancer https://www.timesofisrael.com/scientists-create-immune-activating-molecule-to-help-the-body-fight-cancer/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 02:05:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3691252 Using AI and big data, Weizmann Institute researchers build MiTEs, or natural killer/T-cell Enhancers, to combat cancers, 5 months after Iranian missile attack destroyed their lab

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]]> New study finds bacteria in brain tumors play ‘surprising’ role in cancer growth https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-study-finds-bacteria-in-brain-tumors-play-surprising-role-in-cancer-growth/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:35:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3687878 Scientists at Weizmann Institute, Hebrew University and Houston's Baylor College of Medicine say patients with more bacteria in their brain tumors have 'poorer survival outcomes'

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]]> Israeli researcher joins EU cell therapy initiative for blood cancers and tumors https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-researcher-joins-eu-cell-therapy-initiative-for-blood-cancers-and-tumors/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 07:48:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3632205 Bar-Ilan University scientist part of €8 million consortium to ensure accuracy in CAR-T cell therapy, an immunotherapy using CRISPR-Cas9, in European hospitals

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]]> Battling cancer, singer Matti Caspi asks public to help fund innovative treatments https://www.timesofisrael.com/singer-matti-caspi-asks-public-to-help-fund-cancer-treatments/ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:53:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3597749 Performer launches crowdfunding campaign to finance experimental therapies he is undergoing that are not covered by national health system

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]]> Former US president Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ form of prostate cancer https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-us-president-biden-diagnosed-with-aggressive-form-of-prostate-cancer/ Mon, 19 May 2025 01:58:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3552163 Family reviewing treatment options after disease has spread to bones; Biden's health was scrutinized amid 2024 reelection bid and debate performance

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]]> Israeli researchers develop AI tool to discover how cells react to drug treatment https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-researchers-develop-ai-tool-to-discover-how-cells-react-to-drug-treatment/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:57:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3516340 Tel Aviv University team's scNET algorithm combines data on cells with protein 'social network' to cut 'high noise' and shed light on immune cell behavior

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]]> US surgeon general urges cancer warnings for alcoholic drinks https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-surgeon-general-urges-cancer-warnings-for-alcoholic-drinks/ Sat, 04 Jan 2025 19:27:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3452716 'Alcohol consumption is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States,' says Vivek Murthy; decision to update labels will ultimately be made by Congress

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]]> Israeli singer-songwriter Korin Allal dies at 69 after battle with cancer https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-singer-songwriter-korin-allal-dies-at-69-after-battle-with-cancer/ Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:11:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3438119 Over a five-decade career the Morocco-born musician released 15 albums, as well as producing and composing for other famous Israeli artists

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