Ayako Fuji on Early Detection and Hidden Cancer

In recent years, cancer has become the leading cause of death in Japan, and it is said that one in two people will develop cancer at least once in their lifetime.
However, if it is detected and treated early, the chances of a complete cure are high.

In this issue, we will explain the importance of early detection, using the experiences of singers Ayako Fuji and Nobuko Akino as examples.
In addition, based on the words of Dr. Eiichiro Isseki, a medical doctor, we will introduce and summarize the existence of "hidden cancer patients" and the types of cancer that frequently occur and their respective early symptoms in detail.

Singer Ayako Fuji and Nobuko Akino's experiences teach us the importance of early detection

In May 2024, singer Ayako Fuji announced that she had been diagnosed with early-stage uterine cancer and had undergone a complete removal of her uterus and ovaries.
The importance of medical checkups is also emphasized by the fact that she was aware of the cancer when her doctor pointed it out to her after she underwent a physical examination.

Meanwhile, Nobuko Akino, who was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in 2022, recalled her initial discomfort in an interview after resuming work, saying, "I had a feeling that it was somehow stuck in my throat.

The experiences of these two celebrities thus illustrate the importance of early detection and early treatment.

Eiichiro Isseki, M.D., talks about the existence of "hidden cancer patients

According to Eiichiro Ichishi, M.D., about 1 million people are diagnosed with cancer each year, but it is estimated that there may be as many as 100,000 "hidden cancer patients" who are unaware that they have cancer.

Although the number of hidden cancer patients is unknown, this number may be used to encourage regular checkups and early detection of cancer!
After all, it would be significant to be able to detect cancer at a low stage when it is in an advanced stage through regular checkups and early detection.