Anna Umemiya, who made headlines with her battle against breast cancer and sudden remarriage, will release her book "Full Course: Cancer, Me, and My Family's Days" from Bungeishunju on June 10th!
Bungeishunju Co., Ltd. will release Anna Umemiya's book "Full Course: Cancer, Me, and My Family's Days" on June 10th, detailing her arduous battle with breast cancer and family memories. The book covers her decision to undergo "full course" standard treatment after being diagnosed with Stage 3A breast cancer in August 2024, her two-year treatment journey, and candid accounts of her father Tatsuo Umemiya, mother Claudia, daughter Momoka, and her surprise remarriage to art director Yasunori Yotsugi.
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Bungeishunju Co., Ltd. will release Anna Umemiya's book "Full Course: Cancer, Me, and My Family's Days" on June 10th. The book chronicles her arduous battle with breast cancer and cherished family memories.
**About the Book**
Anna Umemiya publicly announced her diagnosis of Stage 3A breast cancer in August 2024, which garnered significant public attention. She made the resolute decision to fight cancer by choosing the "full course" of standard treatment – chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation therapy – without relying on immunotherapy or alternative medicine.
This book is a meticulous account of her nearly two-year treatment journey and her eventual triumph over cancer. It also candidly reveals untold stories and the challenging final years of her father, Tatsuo Umemiya, a "star of the Showa era," her conflicts with her mother Claudia, her gratitude towards her daughter Momoka, who lives in the United States, and the circumstances leading to her sudden remarriage last year to art director Yasunori Yotsugi, a union that stirred media buzz as a "10-day-from-meeting marriage."
With Anna's characteristic frank language, the book conveys heartfelt emotions, such as "After getting breast cancer, I finally found my purpose in life" and "It is my role to record my experience of battling cancer for the sake of others." It is a moving work.
(Photo provided by Anna Umemiya during her treatment)
**Author's Comment**
"I wrote everything about a life that isn't sugar-coated." That's how I feel now that the book is complete. I would be delighted if many people read it!
**Table of Contents**
* Chapter 1: Reasons for Choosing Standard Treatment
* Chapter 2: Chemotherapy is Still Tough
* Chapter 3: Dad's Battle and Memories
* Chapter 4: Overcoming Surgery and Radiation Therapy
* Chapter 5: Conflicts with Mom
* Chapter 6: "Thank You" to Momoka
* Chapter 7: Remarriage with Yo-chan
* Chapter 8: How to Live from Now On
* Afterword
**Author Profile**
Anna Umemiya (Umemiya Anna)
Born in Tokyo in 1972. Her father is actor Tatsuo Umemiya, and her mother is former model Claudia. Scouted at age 19, she debuted as a model, serving as an exclusive model for numerous women's fashion magazines such as 'JJ,' 'CLASSY.,' and 'VERY,' gaining charismatic popularity. In 2002, she gave birth to her daughter Momoka. She has appeared extensively on television as a celebrity and has been active in various fields, including event planning and clothing production. In 2024, she announced her breast cancer diagnosis and shared her treatment journey on social media. In 2025, she remarried Yasunori Yotsugi.
**Bibliographic Information**
* Title: "Full Course: Cancer, Me, and My Family's Days"
* Author: Anna Umemiya
* Release Date: June 10, 2026
* Price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
* Format: Shirokuban, softcover, with regular binding
* Pages: 272 pages
* Publisher: Bungeishunju Co., Ltd.
* ISBN: 978-4-16-392113-6
* Book URL: https://books.bunshun.jp/ud/book/num/9784163921136
**About the Book**
Anna Umemiya publicly announced her diagnosis of Stage 3A breast cancer in August 2024, which garnered significant public attention. She made the resolute decision to fight cancer by choosing the "full course" of standard treatment – chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation therapy – without relying on immunotherapy or alternative medicine.
This book is a meticulous account of her nearly two-year treatment journey and her eventual triumph over cancer. It also candidly reveals untold stories and the challenging final years of her father, Tatsuo Umemiya, a "star of the Showa era," her conflicts with her mother Claudia, her gratitude towards her daughter Momoka, who lives in the United States, and the circumstances leading to her sudden remarriage last year to art director Yasunori Yotsugi, a union that stirred media buzz as a "10-day-from-meeting marriage."
With Anna's characteristic frank language, the book conveys heartfelt emotions, such as "After getting breast cancer, I finally found my purpose in life" and "It is my role to record my experience of battling cancer for the sake of others." It is a moving work.
(Photo provided by Anna Umemiya during her treatment)
**Author's Comment**
"I wrote everything about a life that isn't sugar-coated." That's how I feel now that the book is complete. I would be delighted if many people read it!
**Table of Contents**
* Chapter 1: Reasons for Choosing Standard Treatment
* Chapter 2: Chemotherapy is Still Tough
* Chapter 3: Dad's Battle and Memories
* Chapter 4: Overcoming Surgery and Radiation Therapy
* Chapter 5: Conflicts with Mom
* Chapter 6: "Thank You" to Momoka
* Chapter 7: Remarriage with Yo-chan
* Chapter 8: How to Live from Now On
* Afterword
**Author Profile**
Anna Umemiya (Umemiya Anna)
Born in Tokyo in 1972. Her father is actor Tatsuo Umemiya, and her mother is former model Claudia. Scouted at age 19, she debuted as a model, serving as an exclusive model for numerous women's fashion magazines such as 'JJ,' 'CLASSY.,' and 'VERY,' gaining charismatic popularity. In 2002, she gave birth to her daughter Momoka. She has appeared extensively on television as a celebrity and has been active in various fields, including event planning and clothing production. In 2024, she announced her breast cancer diagnosis and shared her treatment journey on social media. In 2025, she remarried Yasunori Yotsugi.
**Bibliographic Information**
* Title: "Full Course: Cancer, Me, and My Family's Days"
* Author: Anna Umemiya
* Release Date: June 10, 2026
* Price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
* Format: Shirokuban, softcover, with regular binding
* Pages: 272 pages
* Publisher: Bungeishunju Co., Ltd.
* ISBN: 978-4-16-392113-6
* Book URL: https://books.bunshun.jp/ud/book/num/9784163921136