Osamu Nishimura, a pro wrestler with stage 4 esophageal cancer, is found to have brain metastasis!

If I hadn't woken up, I would have died…it was really bad."

Osamu Nishimura, a professional wrestler and Tokyo Bunkyo Ward assemblyman who is battling stage 4 esophageal cancer, began a new battle against the disease on April 16. To his surprise, it was discovered that the cancer had metastasized to his brain.

On January 5, while undergoing anticancer drug treatment at a Tokyo hospital, Nishimura suddenly developed convulsions and lost consciousness, and was taken directly to the intensive care unit (ICU). Tests revealed that the cancer had metastasized to the brain.

A New Fight for a Man Who Came Back from the Edge of Despair

Nishimura, who was diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer in April, had been steadily overcoming his condition by undergoing rehabilitation in parallel with anticancer drug treatment. However, this sudden metastasis came out of the blue.

If I hadn't woken up, I would have died…It was really bad," Nishimura said of his fear at the time.

Radiotherapy for a tumor less than 3 cm in diameter

Fortunately, the metastasized tumor was small, less than 3 cm in size, and he was spared craniotomy. Nishimura is scheduled to undergo radiation therapy for five days of 15 minutes each session, starting on the 18th.

Determined to fight an electric current bomb match against his mentor as he prepares to return to the ring after a five-month absence.

On August 24, Nishimura is scheduled to make his return to the ring after a five-month absence. He is scheduled to fight an electric current bomb match against Atsushi Onita, and will team up with his mentor, Dory Funk Jr.

Nishimura said, "This could be Dory-san's final match. In a world where people no longer know what is professional wrestling, this is professional wrestling. I think I can show them something like that," he said, expressing his strong determination.

Overcoming a life-or-death experience to stand in the ring

Inoperable cancer, brain metastases, and an electric current bomb match…this is truly a challenge that puts one's life on the line. However, Mr. Nishimura never gives up.

He says, "If you are going to be a wreck, it is better to be a wreck. I will crawl up from there.

Nishimura's epic struggle has only just begun.

Profile of Osamu Nishimura

Osamu Nishimuraむら おさむ、1971年9月23日 - ）は、日本の政治家、プロレスラー。血液型A型。東京都文京区出身、文京区議会議員。