【がん治療】《前編》第４の治療！緩和ケア！

Actor and cancer survivor Hiro Furumura learns about cancer treatment from medical oncologist Dr. Noriyuki Katsumata. This time, he spoke about palliative care (Part 1). We hope this will be helpful for improving your cancer knowledge and patient empowerment. Part 2 on palliative care: →   • 【がん治療】緩和ケア！QOLを大切に！がん予防と治療は違う！《後編》   He will deliver reliable information on the current state of cancer treatment, which is rapidly evolving. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ◇Profile of Medical Oncologist Dr. Noriyuki Katsumata◇ A pioneer in anti-cancer drug treatment in Japan. Professor of Medical Oncology at Nippon Medical School Musashi-Kosugi Hospital, and Director of the Outpatient Chemotherapy Unit. After graduating from the Faculty of Medicine at Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University (now Toyama University), he served as a resident in the Department of Internal Medicine at the National Cancer Center Hospital, and Director of the Pharmacotherapy Unit in the Pharmacotherapy Department at the same hospital, before assuming his current position. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ★ Books by Noriyuki Katsumata ★ "Cancer Chemotherapy: Learning from Unconventional Cases": Jiho Co., Ltd. https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B07TKNG9W... "The Sin of Anticancer Drugs Not Working": Mainichi Shimbun Publishing https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/462032255... "The Best Cancer Treatment": Diamond Inc. https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/447810689... And many more. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ◇Actor and Cancer Survivor, Hiro Furumura◇ In January 2012, he was diagnosed with cervical cancer during a random medical checkup. In March, he underwent a radical hysterectomy. In May 2013, he developed lymphedema as a complication. He is currently undergoing treatment. In March 2017, his cervical cancer recurred. He successfully underwent chemotherapy and radiation therapy. In November of the same year, metastasis to the lungs and lymph nodes was discovered, resulting in a third recurrence. From January 2018 to January 2019, he underwent chemotherapy. He is currently undergoing regular follow-up checkups. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ In August 2015, he launched the lymphedema information exchange website "Siesta." He also started a networking event. In October 2019, she founded the general incorporated association "HIRAKU People-Friendly Project" and became its representative director. She supports women living with cancer and lymphedema. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- [SNS, Blog, Website] Hiro Komura Official Website https://komurahiro.com Hiro Komura Blog "Glossy and Spacious" https://ameblo.jp/komurahiro/ Facebook   / hirokomura1988   Instagram   / hiro_komura   Living with Cancer and Lymphedema ~HIRAKU~ https://hiraku-project.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------- #PalliativeCare #StandardCare #HiroKomura #NoriyukiKatsumata