Breakthrough! Israel’s Pancreatic Cancer Trial

Globally, pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death and the 12th most common cancer. New developments in Israel are welcomed as a new drug enters phase 3 trial and Israeli oncologists offer new hope. Unfortunately, the disease is difficult to diagnose. Due to this, and the aggression of the disease, the first-year […]

Cancer and Israel’s Cutting Edge Tech

By Linda Dinovitz   “Cancer is a huge, global public-health problem. Without warning, it strikes people of all socio-economic strata, all ages, and all races… Though the rate of cancer deaths for Jews in Israel is among the lowest in the world –177 deaths for every 100,000 people – cancer kills more Jews in Israel than any other Disease.” -Jerusalem Post- “The […]

Five Recent Israeli Breakthroughs In Cancer Research

Israel has proven to be at the forefront of cancer research over the past few decades. It’s had dozens of breakthroughs coming from its universities, labs, hospitals and medical centers. Biotech startups have also been instrumental in its research and solutions. It seems like Israeli scientists have taken the lead in cancer research and detection. They […]

Breast cancer is not so pink

An opinion piece on breast cancer by Sara Flack I came across this article for breast cancer awareness month and had to share it. The article is based on a true story from a breast cancer survivor called Leah Nurik. Leah was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was only 37. That’s generally before most […]

How to check your breasts

All women should check their own breasts once a month for signs of change in breast tissue. These changes can be hormonal but they can also be associated with breast disorders or more importantly, breast cancer. From the age of 40, you should also go for Mammograms and doctor examinations every 2 years but you […]