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From left to right: Prof. Ayelet Erez of Weizmann Institute of Science, Dr. Yarden Ariav, a researcher in Erez’s lab, and Dr. Samah Hayek, senior epidemiologist at Clalit Health Services and a senior lecturer in Tel Aviv University's Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health. (Courtesy/Weizmann Institute of Science and Clalit Innovation)
August 3, 2026, 2:30 pm
In world first, Israeli scientists find active ingredient in Viagra may stop cancer spread
Researchers say mouse models and data from 5 million health fund members show erectile dysfunction drug and statins may improve outcomes by blocking cholesterol needed for cells to metastasize
By Diana Bletter
Illustrative: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the courtroom of the Tel Aviv District Court in the trial against him, October 28, 2025. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
May 7, 2026, 4:51 pm
After cancer revelation, court orders PM to submit sealed medical records in libel case
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
By Jeremy Sharon
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends an officers course graduation ceremony at an IDF officer school, on February 19, 2026. Photo by Tsafrir Abayov/FLASH90 *** Local Caption *** טקס סיום קורס קצינים ביבי ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו
May 1, 2026, 12:04 pm
Malignant non-disclosure: PM’s belated cancer revelation subverts public’s right to know
Vague details released by Netanyahu and doctors regarding prostate tumor raise more questions than answers, including possibility he was being treated for malignant tumor during Iran war
By Jeremy Sharon
Former US president Joe Biden speaks at the National Bar Association's annual convention on July 31, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois. (SCOTT OLSON / Getty Images via AFP)
October 12, 2025, 11:30 am
Biden undergoing radiation, hormone therapy to fight prostate cancer
Treatment follows surgery last month to remove skin cancer lesions from former US president’s forehead
By Agencies
US President Joe Biden speaks about the Los Angeles fires at the White House in Washington, on January 9, 2025. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP)
May 19, 2025, 4:58 am
Former US president Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ form of prostate cancer
Family reviewing treatment options after disease has spread to bones; Biden’s health was scrutinized amid 2024 reelection bid and debate performance
By Joseph Ax and Nandita Bose
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin makes remarks at a virtual Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, at the Pentagon in Washington, November 22, 2023. (Cliff Owen/AP)
January 9, 2024, 10:26 pm
US Defense Secretary Austin being treated for prostate cancer, doctors reveal
After Pentagon chief’s hospitalization was kept secret from Biden and the public, medical officials say he had surgery for the cancer and later developed a urinary tract infection
By Seung Min Kim and Zeke Miller
Illustrative: A cancer patient and a perfusion drip. (CIPhotos, iStock by Getty Images)
February 3, 2019, 1:25 pm
Cancer cases drop among men, almost double among Arab women
Death from disease reduced among all population groups in last two decades, according to data released ahead of World Cancer Day
By Michael Bachner
An illustrative photo of a physician speaking to a patient. (AJ Watt/Getty Images via JTA)
March 14, 2018, 2:48 am
New study on cancer risk in Ashkenazi Jews aims to be model for genetic testing
Public urged to sign up online for checks in four US cities, get results on genetic mutation directly from doctor, in innovative process researcher says is sure to save lives
By Josefin Dolsten
Keren Gueta Milshtein, Director of R&D at Micromedic Technologies Ltd. (Courtesy)
February 27, 2018, 4:04 am
Israeli team says new test takes uncertainty out of prostate cancer screening
CellDetect manages to accurately screen for disease, solving problem of current test which sometimes shows cancer where there is none, makers say
By ToI Staff
Working on breast cancer research at the Ben-Porath laboratory, Hadassah Hospital, Jerusalem. (Keren Freeman/Flash90)
October 18, 2017, 3:04 pm
Cancer rates for men down in Israel, but not for women
Results attributed to decrease in colon and prostate cancer rates; breast cancer incidence stable for 25 years
By ToI Staff
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Gadi Eisenkot speaks at a conference at the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya January 2, 2017. (Flash90)
February 1, 2017, 9:42 am
After cancer operation, IDF chief returns to work
Lt. Gen. Gadi Eisenkot underwent successful prostate surgery last month
By ToI Staff and Judah Ari Gross
Ben Stiller poses for photographers upon arrival at the February 4, 2016 premiere of the film 'Zoolander No.2,' in London. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP, File)
October 5, 2016, 1:27 pm
Ben Stiller says he beat prostate cancer
Actor, 50, says he was diagnosed two years ago, praises early PSA screening; Ashkenazi Jews have a higher rate of the disease
By Renee Ghert-Zand
A broker at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (photo credit: Moshe Shai/Flash90)
From the WebJuly 7, 2016, 4:53 pm
Micromedic jumps after cancer diagnosis trial success
Globes: The company’s share price jumped over 75 percent in Tel Aviv following the news of positive results in a trial of its prostate cancer diagnosis solution based on urine samples
Illustrative: Cancer cells. (Pixabay)
July 7, 2016, 12:08 pm
New prostate cancer test strives to slash biopsies
Israeli-run Cleveland Diagnostics develops exam to determine whether antigens produced by cancer cells or normal cells
By Shoshanna Solomon
Illustrative: Cancer cells. (Pixabay)
April 3, 2016, 5:05 pm
Weizmann-developed drug may be speedy prostate cancer cure, studies show
In a trial, a photosynthesis-based therapy eliminates cancer in over 80% of patients – and could be used to attack other cancers, too
By David Shamah
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