Tag - breast-cancer

 
 

BREAST CANCER

JAPAN / 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.
Japan Times
JAPAN / 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.
Japan Times
JAPAN
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.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Nov 5, 2015
Ultrasound combined with mammography aid in early breast cancer detection, study finds
Researchers from Tohoku University have found that ultrasound screening combined with mammography aid in early detection of breast cancer.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Sep 24, 2015
Japan far from confronting hereditary breast cancer, but Jolie effect is helping
For years, Makiko Dazai had nagging questions about her sister's death from ovarian cancer in 2008.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Oct 21, 2014
Kyoto forward Warren dedicates play to those battling cancer
It's not every day that you see a 202-cm forward wearing a pink headband during a men's pro basketball game.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 15, 2013
Insurance OK'd for artificial breasts
A health ministry panel has approved a system that will enable cancer patients to receive public insurance coverage for artificial breasts from next month.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Feb 16, 2013
Grief gives counselor reason to help others
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.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Feb 16, 2013
Debate rages over effect of nursing on mother and child
Is breast-feeding far and away the best thing? Or have we done women a disservice by overstating its benefits?

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