The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/colon-cancer/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:12:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png colon cancer | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/colon-cancer/ 32 32 Exercise boosts survival rates in colon cancer patients, study shows https://www.timesofisrael.com/exercise-boosts-survival-rates-in-colon-cancer-patients-study-shows/ Mon, 02 Jun 2025 01:53:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3563257 Cancer centers and insurance plans should consider making exercise coaching a new standard of care for colon cancer survivors, say experts after study conducted in Israel and other countries

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]]> BGU researchers use novel chemo delivery to kill colorectal cancer liver metastases https://www.timesofisrael.com/bgu-researchers-use-novel-chemo-delivery-to-kill-colorectal-cancer-liver-metastases/ Sun, 28 Apr 2024 08:24:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3273441 Attaching chemo drugs to specially modified nano polymers that target tumors and avoid side effects also appears to prevent melanoma from spreading to lungs in mice

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]]> 2 common drugs may help protect against secondary cancer, small Israeli study finds https://www.timesofisrael.com/2-common-drugs-may-help-protect-against-secondary-cancer-small-israeli-study-finds/ Thu, 08 Dec 2022 10:26:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2893138 Darlin and Etopan appear to cut the chances of cancer returning elsewhere in body by reducing inflammation and stress, according to peer-reviewed research

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]]> Daily Briefing Sept. 12: Poland seeks WWII reparations – for Jews killed by Poles https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-sept-12-poland-seeks-wwii-reparations-for-jews-killed-by-poles/ Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:51:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2834853 Diaspora reporter Judah Ari Gross delves into a shocking story out of Poland; health reporter Nathan Jeffay brings us the latest in COVID research and a cancer detection blood test

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]]> Antioxidant-rich diet may increase bowel cancer risk, Israeli researchers find https://www.timesofisrael.com/antioxidant-rich-diet-may-increase-bowel-cancer-risk-israeli-researchers-find/ Wed, 29 Jul 2020 20:29:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2357453 Hebrew University team says foods including black tea, berries and chocolate could abet tumor growth by aiding mutated proteins in colon

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]]> Allergy-triggering cells could be used to fight colon cancer, Israel study says https://www.timesofisrael.com/allergy-triggering-cells-could-be-used-to-fight-colon-cancer-israel-study-says/ Wed, 23 Jan 2019 11:02:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2004214 Tel Aviv University researchers say cancer-fighting skills of eosinophils, the white blood cells that are responsible for allergies, could pave way to new drugs

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]]> Cancer is Israel’s biggest killer, though death rate is among lowest in world https://www.timesofisrael.com/cancer-is-israels-biggest-killer-though-death-rate-is-among-lowest-in-world/ Thu, 13 Dec 2018 11:16:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1979312 Arab Israelis more than twice as likely to die from man-made causes -- accidents, murders, suicides -- than Jewish Israelis, official figures show

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]]> Israel’s NRGene identifies mutation that causes colon cancer https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-nrgene-successfully-identifies-colon-cancer-mutation/ Thu, 19 Oct 2017 09:47:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1713374 Startup's software can accurately and efficiently find genetic mutations in humans, says CEO Gil Ronen

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]]> Cancer rates for men down in Israel, but not for women https://www.timesofisrael.com/cancer-rates-for-men-down-in-israel-but-not-for-women/ Wed, 18 Oct 2017 12:04:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1712929 Results attributed to decrease in colon and prostate cancer rates; breast cancer incidence stable for 25 years

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]]> Israeli start-up may revolutionize colon cancer detection https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-start-up-may-revolutionize-colon-cancer-detection/ Tue, 12 May 2015 22:17:21 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1181707 Researchers develop algorithm that analyzes blood samples from existing medical records to screen for the disease

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]]> Research shows strong ties between gum disease and cancer https://www.timesofisrael.com/to-keep-colon-cancer-at-bay-brush-twice-a-day/ Thu, 19 Feb 2015 14:45:13 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1140544 'Troublemaking' bacteria that is a major factor in periodontitis prevents the body from properly fending off cancerous cells, Hebrew U research shows

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]]> China backs ‘easier-to-stomach’ Israeli colon screening https://www.timesofisrael.com/china-backs-easier-to-stomach-israeli-colon-screening/ Sun, 26 Oct 2014 16:51:37 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1082187 China's largest conglomerate is investing in Check-Cap's pill-based colonoscopy substitute, hoping more people will be screened

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]]> ‘Colonoscopy? I’ll take Psalms instead’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-lieu-of-colon-cancer-testing-deputy-health-minister-reportedly-advises-reading-psalms/ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:12:56 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=279894 In lieu of cancer testing, deputy health minister reportedly opts for reciting Biblical verses

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]]> ‘Sickening,’ my ass https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/sickening-my-ass/ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:02:49 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=204292 What is it about the sight of two posteriors raising awareness for cancer that raises such rancor among Times of Israel readers?

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]]> GE Healthcare invests in another Israeli start-up https://www.timesofisrael.com/ge-healthcare-invests-in-another-israeli-start-up/ Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:09:31 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=7891 Check-Cap, which is developing an ingestible and disposable imaging capsule to examine the colon, fits right in with GE Healthcare's vision of the hospital of the future,

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