Health Capsule! Genki no Jikan: Stomach Cancer Special (Airing June 14, 2026)

Airing June 14, 2026 (Sunday) at 7:00 AM on "Health Capsule! Genki no Jikan". The program introduces health issues and solutions on various themes. Hosted by Kanji Ishimaru and Chiriko Sakashita. This theme: "Must be Careful Even Without Symptoms: Learning from Survivors! How to Face Stomach Cancer"

Stomach cancer is currently the third most common cancer in Japan by body site. It is more common in men and increases rapidly after the age of 50. However, treatment technology has advanced; the 5-year survival rate for stage 1 is over 90%. If found early, it is not something to be feared. We investigated the real situation of stomach cancer with those who have experienced it and asked specialists about early detection and the latest surgical procedures.

[Broadcast Topics] - Causes, types, and symptoms of stomach cancer - Resection surgery and post-operative life - Stomach cancer treatable via endoscope - Proper frequency of stomach endoscope examination - "Esophagogastric junction cancer" for those with reflux esophagitis - "Scirrhous stomach cancer" for the younger generation

[Details] Broadcast: June 14, 2026 (Sun) at 7:00 AM Hosts: Kanji Ishimaru, Chiriko Sakashita Program HP: https://hicbc.com/tv/genki/?ref=pr