Breast cancer
The test that could save millions of women from chemotherapy and is available in Israel
A large-scale international study has found that an advanced genomic test can identify which breast cancer patients can avoid aggressive treatment that could harm the body.
Vanessa Trump announces breast cancer diagnosis, says she is ‘hopeful’
New Israeli-led AI model to predict chemotherapy benefit in breast cancer
Meuhedet’s women’s health mobile increases early detection of breast cancer
NHS to investigate health inequalities in UK Jewish community
A year-long investigation will examine NHS engagement with Jewish communities, investigating the barriers and blind spots that may be preventing the communication of key public health messages.
'Sneaky' cancer tumors create shelters to hide from immunotherapy - study
The discovery of "sneaky tumors" structures could promote the development of treatments that combine immunotherapy with the timed inhibition of relevant signaling pathways in tumor cells.
How I confronted my cancer diagnosis - opinion
There is a part of me that wants to hide under the covers, but the feeling of being one small part of a larger community inspires me to share my marathon journey.
A new breast cancer test can help determine chemotherapy need
Oncotest's "Breast Oncotype" test has made it possible to assess, after surgical removal of the tumor, if chemo is necessary or not to prevent recurrence of the cancer.
At least 50% get false-positive breast cancer results - study
A new study examines and compares the probability of receiving at least one false-positive result after a decade of breast cancer screening.
Using Israeli AI firm Ibex technology, Hartford HealthCare launches breast cancer initiative
The Ibex solution promises to greatly impact the care given to breast cancer patients.
Hadassah discovers mechanism contributing to cancer in overweight women
Earlier studies have found that several types of cancer are directly affected by obesity, including breast cancer, which is dependent on the hormone estrogen in postmenopausal women.
What could breast pain mean?
If you feel breast pain, does this mean you might have cancer? An expert explains
Israel’s first Arab breast surgeon has a gift for shattering glass ceilings
Dr. Marian Khatib has been appointed the director of the Breast Surgery Center at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.
Grapevine October 29, 2021: Back to normal
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
