Language | MORNING ENGLISH Feb 27, 2017
Researchers say they have developed a method to assess the risk of breast or ovarian cancer through genetic checking that is 10 times cheaper than the current way.
National / Science & Health Feb 13, 2017
New breast cancer test could bring about drastic drop in price
Researchers have developed a method to assess the risk of breast or ovarian cancer through genetic checking that is 10 times cheaper than the current way, a Japanese scientific institute says. The team, led by Itsuro Inoue, a professor at the National Institute of Genetics, ...
National / Science & Health Jan 20, 2016
Japanese team develops promising breast cancer detection method
A team of researchers from Tohoku University has developed a new method to detect breast cancer by combining a mammogram with an ultrasound in a procedure that appears to be more accurate than mammogram testing alone. The team, lead by Noriaki Ohuchi, a professor at ...
National Dec 17, 2015
Mastectomy patients challenge go-naked rule at Japanese hot springs
An association of hot springs inns in Yamaguchi Prefecture has launched a campaign calling for greater public understanding toward breast cancer survivors dressed in special bathing wear at public baths. It is customary for users to go naked and not to take clothing or towels ...
National / Science & Health Nov 5, 2015
Ultrasound combined with mammography aid in early breast cancer detection, study finds
by Magdalena Osumi
Researchers from Tohoku University have found that ultrasound screening combined with mammography aid in early detection of breast cancer.
National / Science & Health Sep 24, 2015
Japan far from confronting hereditary breast cancer, but Jolie effect is helping
by Tomoko Otake
For years, Makiko Dazai had nagging questions about her sister's death from ovarian cancer in 2008. Dazai, a 46-year-old housewife from Kiyose, western Tokyo, said her sister had been taking great care of herself, eating healthily and undergoing regular health checkups. She was diagnosed with ...
Basketball | HOOP SCOOP Oct 21, 2014
Kyoto forward Warren dedicates play to those battling cancer
by Ed Odeven
It's not every day that you see a 202-cm forward wearing a pink headband during a men's pro basketball game. First of all, it doesn't fit the macho image of the game. So, of course, it's an unusual sight. But that didn't stop Reggie Warren, a ...
National / Science & Health Jun 15, 2013
A health ministry panel has approved a system that will enable cancer patients to receive public insurance coverage for artificial breasts from next month. The move will reduce the financial burden on patients undergoing radical mastectomies since the government would shoulder 70 percent of the ...
National / Social Issues Feb 16, 2013
Breast cancer patients and family members gather in a room on the 10th floor of Tokyo Kyosai Hospital to sit down and share their troubles, while Kaori Osawa, a medical social worker, acts as moderator and answers questions.
World / Science & Health Feb 16, 2013
Debate rages over effect of nursing on mother and child
by Viv Groskop
Is breast-feeding far and away the best thing? Or have we done women a disservice by overstating its benefits?