cancer treatment
The need for and how to choose cancer insurance: how it differs from medical insurance and how it can help you cope with changes in cancer treatment.
Why do I need cancer insurance? Which is more important, medical insurance or cancer insurance? As it turns out, cancer insurance is considered more important than medical insurance. Let's take a closer look at why. Role and Limitations of Medical Insurance Japan's medical insurance system, including the high-cost medical care reimbursement system, keeps out-of-pocket costs […]
An Incident of Overdose of Anticancer Drugs at Osaka University Hospital: A Warning Sign for Medical Safety and Future Issues
An Incident that Shocked the Medical Community In 2024, a medical accident occurred at Osaka University Hospital in which two patients were overdosed with anticancer drugs. This incident had a major impact not only on the medical community but also on society as a whole, causing people to reexamine the safety of medical care. Overview […]
Latest Pharmaceutical Industry News: Cancer Drug Launches, Clinical Trial Innovations, Global Expansion, and the Challenge of Regenerative Medicine
Every day there are new developments in the pharmaceutical industry that have a significant impact on our lives. Let us consider the current status and future prospects of the pharmaceutical industry based on four recent news announcements. Nippon Shinyaku and Lilly to Launch Anticancer Drug “Gyperka Gyperka, an anticancer drug co-developed by Nippon Shinyaku and […]
Astellas' Anticancer Drug Padoseb Receives Approval in China! New Light for Urothelial Carcinoma Treatment
Current Status and New Treatment Options for Urothelial Carcinoma in China The news that Astellas Pharma Inc. and Pfizer Inc. have approved the anticancer drug Padceb for the treatment of urothelial carcinoma in China is a major step forward in the field of cancer treatment. Urothelial carcinoma is a type of cancer that develops in […]
A New Era in Cancer Treatment with Intestinal Bacteria Transplantation?
Intestinal Bacteria and Cancer Treatment, New Possibilities In recent years, much attention has been paid to the relationship between the intestinal environment and health, and this research has also extended to cancer treatment. The news that a group at a national cancer research center has begun clinical trials of intestinal bacteria transplants in patients with […]
The Light and Shadow of NMN Supplementation: The “Dream of Immortality” Swings between Expectation and Reality
Current Situation Surrounding NMN Supplements In recent years, along with the increase in health consciousness, interest in supplements such as NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide) has been growing. In particular, NMN has attracted attention as a “rejuvenation drug” and the market is expanding significantly. At the same time, however, questions and concerns about NMN supplements exist. Challenges […]
Synthesizing Drugs in the Body! Groundbreaking research that will change the future of cancer treatment
Catalyst is Created in Mouse Blood and Carried to Cancer for Chemotherapy Professor Katsunori Tanaka and his research team at Tokyo Institute of Technology have developed a revolutionary cancer treatment. Using a protein in the blood of mice, they produce a drug directly in the body that attacks cancer cells. This research has the potential […]
National Cancer Center and Kyoto University Join Hands to Open New Chapter in Cancer Research
The National Cancer Center and Kyoto University have launched a comprehensive collaboration in cancer research and education. Through this collaboration, we aim to develop more rapid cancer treatments by leveraging the strengths of both institutions and seamlessly linking basic research to clinical research. Why is this collaboration attracting attention? At the forefront of cancer research: […]
Wacky, survivor of mid-pharyngeal cancer, but referring to the aftereffects, "I can only taste 50% of what I'm supposed to taste."
Wacky of the comedy duo Penalty talked nakedly about the aftereffects of the mid-pharyngeal cancer he suffered in 2020 on Hiroyuki Miyasako's YouTube channel. Wacky announced his mid-pharyngeal cancer in June 2020, and after undergoing radiation treatment and hospitalization, he resumed his activities in February 2021. Currently, she is suffering from the aftereffects of the […]
What is "PSA" in a medical checkup result? Explanation of its relationship to prostate cancer
A medical checkup is something you will undergo at least once every year. Many of you may see the item "PSA" in the results. What exactly does PSA stand for? In this issue, we will explain the PSA test in detail. What is PSA? PSA (prostate-specific antigen) is a type of enzyme produced in the […]