Tag: Oncology
TAU Researchers’ Discovery of Immune System’s ‘Double Agents’ May Help Win War on Cancer
It is not inconceivable that these revelations are the first step towards deciphering the mechanism of interaction between the immune system and violent cancerous tumors that, as mentioned, claim the lives of so many.
TAU Discovery: White Blood Cells May Help Destroy Malignant Tumors
The destructive properties of white blood cells called eosinophils can be employed to kill cancer cells.
TAU Breakthrough: Activating Brain’s Immune System Against Deadly Cancer Glioblastoma Prevents Spreading
"Glioblastoma is the deadliest type of cancer in the central nervous system, accounting for most malignant brain tumors."
Israeli Researchers Link Gut Bacteria to Weight Gain in Breast Cancer Patients Who Received...
Dr. Shai and Prof. Koren are currently in the midst of a follow-up study that aims to examine the results in a larger patient population.
Hebrew U: Tea, Chocolate and Berries May Increase Risk of Certain Cancers
Antioxidant-rich foods like black tea, chocolate and berries may increase risk for certain cancers, a new Hebrew University research finds.
Hebrew University Discovery May Revolutionize Chemotherapy
It is a method that delivers chemotherapy drugs directly to malignant cells and bypasses healthy ones.
Bar-Ilan, Harvard Researchers Show New Mechanism to Activate Immune System Against Cancer
The current generation of drugs helps only a small number of patients, while most of the drugs fail to cause the immune system to attack the tumor.
Hebrew U Researchers Discover Promising Treatment Against Aggressive Brain Tumors
"Not only can this breakthrough molecule kill tumor cells on its own, it has the power to help former chemotherapy-resistant cells become chemotherapy-sensitive once again.”
Faces of ICSN – Tali Ayal : From Cancer Victim to ICSN Volunteer
Tali was a recipient of ICSN's help. Now she volunteers at ICSN's comfort corners in several oncology units.
Weizmann Researcher Hunts Better Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer
Science, Vishnu Mohan believes, is also the solution to all conflicts: disease, life or even politics.
TAU Researchers Decipher Malignant Melanoma
Study pinpoints when melanoma cells metastasize to the brain months before they develop into fatal tumors.