Lecture by Nobuko Akino, Actor: "100 Years of Life! How to face cancer"

Hints for Overcoming Cancer Treatment and Living Your Life Your Way

On July 20, a public lecture entitled "How to Live with Cancer for 100 Years" was held at Aosa Prefectural Hall in Fukui City, co-sponsored by the Multidisciplinary Cancer Center, Fukui Saiseikai Hospital, and the Fukui Shimbun! How to Deal with Cancer" was held at Aossa Prefectural Hall in Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture.
It was a three-hour public lecture.

Nobuko Akino, an actor who overcame cancer treatment and continues to be active, was the lecturer, and about 450 citizens listened to her lecture.

She said, "I have been taking care of my diet, exercise, and sleep. I was surprised that I didn't expect this."

Ms. Akino, who was diagnosed with cervical esophageal cancer in June 2022, overcame cancer treatment and continues to be active as an actress.

In her lecture, she reflected on how she felt when she was diagnosed with cancer, saying, "I had been taking care of my diet, exercise, and sleep. I was surprised that I had not expected this.

However, she quickly changed her mind and proceeded with her treatment, placing importance on communication with the medical staff.

Treatment is important," he said. But a life that only thinks about treatment and illness is boring."

Mr. Akino emphasized that he has been actively thinking and acting not only about treatment but also about his own way of life.

Treatment is important. But it is boring to live a life thinking only about treatment and illness," he said, appealing to the audience to "think about how you want to live your life as your own doctor.

↑This phrase gives me something to think about. Frankly speaking, when I am ill, I think only about my illness and think that I cannot enjoy my life.

A blog in which he wrote about his battle with illness as if he were an "ogre" became a topic of conversation.

In her blog, Ms. Akino writes about her battle with cancer, comparing her cancer treatment to a battle with "demons.

His blog, written with a sense of humor, has gained the sympathy and encouragement of many patients.

Cancer is a part of life. Let's look at it positively and live our lives as we are.

Mr. Akino concluded his lecture by saying, "Cancer is a part of life.

Cancer is a part of life. Let's look at it positively and live our lives as we are.

Participants commented, "After listening to Ms. Akino's talk, I felt that I too would like to face cancer in a positive way," and "Cancer is a scary disease, but I was given the courage to never give up.

Cancer is not an enemy to be overcome.

We were able to learn from Ms. Akino's lecture hints on how to live with cancer and live life as one's own person.

If you are battling cancer or want to deepen your understanding of cancer, please refer to the contents of this lecture.

Reference information

Fukui Prefectural Saiseikai Hospital Multidisciplinary Cancer Center: https://www.fukui-saiseikai.com/cancer/

Actor Nobuko Akino Blog: https://ameblo.jp/yokosmilerun/