Articles on Oncology
428 articles on Oncology: diagnostic methods, treatment programmes, physicians and clinical cases.
New Blood Test for Colon Cancer: Breakthrough or Exaggeration
Colon cancer (CC) remains a serious health threat, ranking high in cancer statistics. Existing screening methods, such as colonoscopy and stool tests, have proven effective in detecting the disease at early stages. However, they face…
ReadA New Type of Cancer Radiotherapy Developed in Israel
The Israeli medical technology company Alpha Tau Medical has developed a new – effective and safe – type of radiation therapy for cancer. The innovative technology is based on the local impact of alpha particles on the tumour, which effectively destroy malignant cells without harming healthy tissues...
ReadIsraeli startup helps cancer patients find the right clinical trials
People with cancer often have to endure a long and difficult battle with a disease that, according to the World Health Organization, is among the top ten causes of death worldwide. For many, finding the right treatment option becomes a complex and exhausting task, as they have to …
ReadProtein Found to Stimulate Growth of Intestinal Tumours
A team of researchers from the University of Toronto has discovered a protein that supports the growth of many forms of colorectal cancer. Their study, the results of which were published in the scientific journal Journal of Cell Biology, established that a protein called Importin-11 transports the oncogenic protein β-catenin directly into the nuclei of intestinal cancer cells, where it stimulates cell proliferation, meaning their uncontrolled division. The scientists attempted to inactivate this stage of transport, which allowed them to block the growth of most colorectal tumours caused by elevated levels of β-catenin.
ReadGene Discovered That Could Help Treat Glioblastoma
A team of scientists from a research institute affiliated with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA, has found that a gene responsible for regulating circadian rhythms represents a potential target that, when affected, could combat a deadly form of brain cancer – glioblastoma.
ReadDefeating Cancer with One Injection
The new method is based on injecting substances into the tumour that stimulate the immune system.
ReadIsraelis Invented a New Type of Oncotherapy That Can Destroy Over 70% of Tumours
A new technology developed by the Israeli medical technology company Alpha Tau is currently undergoing clinical trials, during which medical professionals are assessing its effectiveness in treating specific types of cancer, but it already shows enormous potential in combating any solid…
ReadCAR-T: A Promising Treatment Method for Leukemia and Lymphoma
Leukemia is sometimes referred to as "blood cancer" and is the most common malignant disease. The symptoms of the disease can be aggressive and unresponsive to conventional treatments, such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Fortunately, efforts to find new…
ReadUnique Surgery for Tumour Removal in an Infant
In Israel, a premature girl with a huge tumour was successfully operated on.
ReadDouble Strike Against Neuroblastoma: Israel and the USA Join Forces
In early March 2025, the Israeli biotechnology company BioMed and a group of American researchers from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) announced the launch of a joint project to develop a vaccine against neuroblastoma — a rare but extremely aggressive cancer of the nervous system that most often affects children under five years old. The project combines Israel's advanced immunotherapy technologies with American experience in clinical research.
ReadIn Israel, Foundations for a New Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer Have Been Laid
Israeli scientists have made a discovery that could serve as the basis for a new approach to treating pancreatic tumours. They discovered that a tiny molecule, PJ 34, effectively deals with cancer cells by prompting them to initiate a self-destruction process. A recent study in which researchers tested the promising compound on mice showed that its use allows for the elimination of up to 90% of pancreatic cancer cells while being safe for healthy cells. The team of researchers from the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University, led by Professor Malki Cohen-Armon, conducted an experiment using xenografts (the term for tissue or organs transplanted from one species to another). They implanted human pancreatic cancer cells under the skin of laboratory rodents. At the same time, specialists weakened the animals' immune systems so that their bodies would not reject the transplanted cells.
ReadScientists Discover Way to Enhance the Effectiveness of CAR-T Cells
CAR-T cell therapy is a modern method in which the patient's own immune cells (T-lymphocytes) are genetically modified. In the laboratory, they are equipped with a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) that targets the cells to cancer cells containing the specific protein CD19, ...
ReadA Nanolaser Created for Diagnosing and Preventing Melanoma Metastasis
American scientists have created a laser-based device capable of accurately detecting circulating cancer cells in the blood and immediately destroying them. If further tests confirm its effectiveness, oncologists will have a unique tool for non-invasive cancer diagnosis and…
ReadScientists Propose a New Way to Combat Metastases
Localized tumours are considered relatively harmless – they are easily treatable and often do not recur. However, most cancerous formations tend to metastasize, meaning they have the ability to spread throughout the body via the bloodstream or lymphatic system. By forming secondary foci in the bones, lungs, liver, brain, and other organs, they become life-threatening.
ReadCanadian Scientists Discover How to Prevent Relapse of Acute Myeloid Leukemia
A group of researchers from McMaster University in Canada has discovered a new type of cancer cells identified as regenerative, which are responsible for the development of relapse of acute myeloid leukemia after remission.
ReadTop 7 Recent Achievements of Israeli Scientists in Cancer Research and Diagnosis
In recent decades, Israeli scientists have been actively engaged in large-scale research in the field of cancer study and treatment – a disease that remains the leading cause of death in Israel and many other countries around the world. Local universities, medical centers, clinics, and laboratories are among the world leaders in developing innovative anti-tumour methods and conducting extensive clinical trials to expand knowledge about cancer, of which there are currently over a hundred types, and to advance understanding of its development mechanisms. Alongside them, revolutionary solutions for early detection and diagnosis are being offered by Israeli biotechnology startups.
ReadBacteria Can Suppress the Development of Skin Cancer
A new discovery will help fight cancer in a gentle way.
ReadTechnology That Transforms Cancer Cells into Normal Ones Opens New Horizons in Cancer Treatment
To date, most cancer treatment methods focus on destroying cancer cells, which is associated with a number of serious limitations. These methods often lead to the development of resistance, disease recurrence, and are accompanied by significant side effects due to the destruction of healthy cells.
ReadBrachytherapy at Ichilov Will Become Even More Effective
The leading Israeli medical complex Ichilov (Sourasky) has become the first in the country and one of the few in the world to start using innovative equipment for high-dose brachytherapy, which has only recently appeared on the market. The ultra-modern HDR-Bravos device, which…
ReadScientists Find a New Way to Combat Prostate Cancer
According to a new study published in the scientific journal Science Translational Medicine, saturated fatty acids contribute to the development and accelerate the growth of prostate tumours. Since blocking these acids apparently slows the progression of cancer, this suggests a new therapeutic approach to treating malignant neoplasms of the prostate.
ReadNanoparticles Will Eliminate Side Effects in Prostate Cancer Treatment
A recent study published in the scientific journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences demonstrated that gold nanoparticles designed to convert near-infrared light into heat effectively and safely destroy low- and intermediate-risk prostate tumours.
ReadThe Effectiveness of the CyberKnife System Confirmed by Research
The results demonstrated the effectiveness of the method in the long term.
ReadHow Intestinal Bacteria Help Fight Cancer
Immunotherapy, which shows great promise for treating patients with metastatic malignant neoplasms, has dramatically changed therapeutic forecasts in cancer treatment, especially after the discovery of immune checkpoint inhibitors. However, responses to immunotherapy are heterogeneous and often transient…
ReadA Well-Known Drug Will Help in the Fight Against Cancer
A team of researchers from Cardiff University in Britain has established that small doses of aspirin are not only beneficial for preventive purposes for people with cardiovascular diseases and stroke but may also play a certain role in the therapy of some types of oncology. The results of their research were published in the latest issue of the medical journal <em>PLOS Medicine.</em>
ReadCAR-M Therapy: Hope for Treating Complex Tumours
Researchers from South Korea have presented an innovative approach to cancer immunotherapy that could significantly expand the capabilities of existing treatment methods, such as CAR-T (chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy). The team from the Korean Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT) led by Dr. Chi-Hoon Park has developed a new technology based on the use of macrophages with chimeric antigen receptors (CAR-M). This method promises to overcome the limitations of CAR-T therapy, especially in treating solid tumours such as lung or liver cancer, and open new prospects in the fight against oncological diseases.
ReadAchievements in Bladder Cancer Treatment Offer Hope for Cure
Advancements in bladder oncology open new horizons for patients. Modern research demonstrates significant progress in treatment, especially for aggressive forms of cancer. Thanks to a personalized approach based on precise identification of molecular characteristics of the tumour…
ReadScientists Find Biomarker Predicting Tumour Response to Immunotherapy
It has been established that some subtypes of melanoma, sarcoma, and renal cell carcinoma – but not all – respond well to treatment with new drugs known as immune checkpoint inhibitors, which utilize the body's well-known ability to mount an immune response against tumour cells carrying foreign antigens. A new study published in the journal Nature shows that the presence of B-lymphocytes within the tumour – inside clusters of immune cells called tertiary lymphoid structures (TLS) – can predict how well these tumours will respond to immunotherapy.
ReadNew Two-Hour Cancer Diagnosis and Risk Assessment
A new technology based on mechanobiology can predict within two hours whether a tumour is malignant, and if so, how likely it is that the cells will spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body. The method was developed and tested by a research group led by Professor Daphne Weichs from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. The study was published in the Annals of Biomedical Engineering.
ReadDouble Blow: Scientists Find New Way to Combat Cancer
A drug compound developed by specialists at Johns Hopkins University, which blocks glutamine metabolism, is capable of slowing tumour growth, altering its microenvironment structure, and stimulating the production of resilient and highly active anti-tumour lymphocytes.
ReadBreast cancer can be detected long before symptoms appear
Scientists have discovered that breast cancer can be successfully detected several years before any symptoms manifest through a simple blood test. The results of this important study, which could enhance early diagnosis of breast tumours and improve treatment effectiveness, were presented at a recent conference of the National Cancer Research Institute.
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