Can it lead to early detection of colorectal cancer? Discovery of genetic markers in the gut
Can Gut Bacteria Genes Predict Cancer? In recent years, the relationship between the intestinal environment and health has been the focus of much attention. Numerous types of bacteria coexist in the intestines, and it is believed that the substances produced by these bacteria and the interaction between the intestinal bacteria and our bodies affect the […]
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 […]
New Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment: Metal Marker Implantation Using Ultrasound Endoscopy
Challenges in Pancreatic Cancer Treatment and Proton Beam Therapy Pancreatic cancer is a malignant tumor known for its difficulty in early detection and rapid progression. In particular, chemoradiation therapy is attracting attention as an effective treatment for unresectable locally advanced pancreatic cancer that is difficult to treat with surgery. In particular, proton beam therapy has […]
Cancer is an accumulation of genetic errors! What is the biggest cause, more than smoking or drinking?
"Cancer is caused by lifestyle disorders." Do you think this way? Certainly, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption are factors that increase the risk of cancer. However, there is a complex mechanism at work in the development of cancer that cannot be explained by these factors alone. The Root of Cancer is Genetic Error Recent studies […]
International Collaborative Study Reveals Mystery Behind Kidney Cancer in Japanese
New Discovery in the World's Largest Whole Genome Analysis of Kidney Cancer An international collaborative research group led by the National Cancer Center and the Institute of Medical Science of the University of Tokyo has conducted a whole-genome analysis of 962 cases of renal cell carcinoma in 11 countries around the world and announced surprising […]
Former J-League player Hiroki Uchizono overcomes colon cancer to farm in his hometown.
From Soccer Player to Farmer, a New Challenge Former J-League soccer player Daiki Uchizono, who played for Kagoshima United FC and other teams, has overcome colon cancer and is now leading a second life as a farmer in his hometown of Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture. Career as a Soccer Player Mr. Uchizono began playing soccer […]
Chiba University discovers new therapeutic target for acute myeloid leukemia!
A New Breakthrough in Cancer Research? A research team from Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine has made a new discovery that may lead to a treatment for acute myeloid leukemia. The findings have been published in the scientific journal Nucleic Acids Research and have attracted a great deal of attention. The discovery was made […]
FamilyMart contributes to society through "Lemonade for Everyone" co-created with children with cancer.
Famima's Efforts to Support Children with Cancer FamilyMart, a major convenience store chain, is actively involved in supporting children with cancer. The "Lemonade for Everyone" project, launched last year, is a groundbreaking initiative in which children with cancer themselves are involved in product development, and a portion of the proceeds from the sales of these […]
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 […]