Japan’s ex-Empress Michiko has early stage breast cancer – ABC News
Former Japan ese Empress Michiko has a breast cancer and will have an operation, palace officials said Friday. Interested in Japan? Add Japan as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Japan news, video, and analysis from ABC News. The Imperial Household Agency said doctors found Michiko had early-stage breast cancer in a regular health check in July. Michiko, 84, received the title of empress emerita after her husband, Akihito, abdicated on April 30. Their son Naruhito ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne on May 1. Doctors also found in June that Michiko has a minor heart problem that needs monitoring, though she has continued to make private outings. Michiko also had cataract operations in late June. Doctors said Michiko has lost weight in recent months, presumably because she was busy preparing for and attending events related to Akihito’s abdication, palace officials said. They said she needs to regain her stamina before having an operation, which is expected s...

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