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AI breakthrough could make breast cancer MRI scans faster, sharper and more accessible

Technion and US researchers say their ELITE method combines artificial intelligence and mathematical modeling to produce dynamic MRI images once per second, potentially improving tumor detection and scan efficiency

ynet Global | 06.22.26

‘Top Gear’ star Jeremy Clarkson reveals ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer diagnosis

The former Top Gear host and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? presenter said the disease was caught early, but told viewers he faces surgery and further tests: ‘If all goes well, see you in season six. And if not, then not’

ynet | 06.17.26

IDF Colonel Nati Lasri dies at 40 after bout with cancer

Former Golan and Hermon Brigade commander, who rose through the Armored Corps and led IDF planning in the Ground Forces, leaves behind a wife and three children

Elisha Ben Kimon | 06.14.26

Why breast cancer can return years after treatment

Music legend Esther Shamir has died of metastatic breast cancer, highlighting a disease that remains deadly but is undergoing a treatment revolution, with new targeted therapies and immunotherapy extending life and improving quality of life

Oren Reiss | 06.12.26

Asst. Prof. Assaf Zinger and Ofri Vizenblit

Breakthrough cancer treatment: stop tumor growth without drugs

Technion team has developed an original technology for treating cancer using nanoparticles that carry no drugs at all, and has demonstrated its effectiveness against particularly dangerous and stubborn tumors

Ofri Vizenblit, Rawan Mhajne, Assaf Zinger | 06.09.26

Breakthrough offers new hope for patients with relapsed blood cancer

Two late-stage trials presented at ASCO show major advances for patients with relapsed multiple myeloma, including an oral drug that doubled disease-control time and an immunotherapy that sharply reduced progression and death risk

Oren Reiss | 06.01.26

A single blood test finds more early cancers than Britain’s screening programs combined in a trial

Data presented at ASCO show Galleri detected more early-stage cancers than all existing UK screening programs combined and sharply increased diagnoses in a US real-world study; researchers stress it does not replace standard screening and survival benefits remain unproven

Eitan Gefen | 06.01.26

Poor sleep may raise early cancer risk, especially in women

Two ASCO studies link sleep disorders to higher cancer risk before age 50, especially in women; insomnia tripled breast cancer risk within five years; researchers stress the findings show correlation, not causation

Eitan Gefen | 05.30.26

Young adult colorectal cancer rates climb as new blood test option joins screening guidelines

The American Cancer Society updates colorectal cancer screening guidelines with blood tests amid rising cases in young adults, but emphasizes colonoscopy and stool tests remain the preferred and more accurate methods

Tzur Gueta | 05.28.26

מחקר מכון ויצמן פרופ' זיו שולמן וד"ר נחום נתן

Israeli scientists find immune memory cells may help fight ovarian cancer

Researchers say memory B cells found in ovarian cancer patients can recognize tumors, migrate into cancer tissue and produce antibodies, opening a possible path toward new cancer vaccines and treatments

Eitan Gefen | 05.27.26

נשיא ברזיל לואיז אינסיו לולה דה סילבה ביקור ב אתיופיה מטה האיחוד האפריקני

Brazil's Lula starts radiation treatment after early-stage skin cancer diagnosis

Lula, who at 80 is Brazil's oldest sitting president and has had some previous health scares, is expected to run for a fourth non-consecutive term in October

Reuters | 05.25.26

Cancer took their sex lives; doctors are helping patients and couples find intimacy again

A new clinic at Davidoff Cancer Center helps patients and survivors rebuild intimacy after chemotherapy, surgery and trauma; doctors say sexuality is not a luxury, but part of recovery, identity and the will to live

Sarit Rosenblum | 05.24.26

ונסה טראמפ ובתה קאי, נכדתו של דונלד טראמפ

Former Trump daughter-in-law reveals breast cancer diagnosis

Vanessa Trump, 48, former wife of Donald Trump Jr. and partner of Tiger Woods, says she is working with doctors on a treatment plan and asks for privacy as she focuses on recovery

ynet | 05.21.26

What happens when you stop drinking alcohol? The brain and body may begin to recover fast

Studies show alcohol can affect nearly every system in the body, from the brain and liver to the immune system and heart, but experts say quitting may allow some of the damage to improve, especially when people stop early

Tzur Gueta | 05.18.26

Netanyahu battles pancreatic cancer rumors in libel suit

Prime minister says his health is 'in the top decile' as he sues journalists over reports he had pancreatic cancer and faces scrutiny over his medical timeline

Lihi Gordon, Netael Bandel | 05.14.26