Yonezawa Chamber of Commerce Members: Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Linked 'Cancer Seminar' Held

Salivatec Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture; Representative Director: Makoto Sunamura; hereinafter "Salivatec"), in collaboration with AXA Life Insurance Co., Ltd., Medical Corporation Funayama Hospital, and Yonezawa Chamber of Commerce, held a colorectal cancer awareness seminar themed "New Habits to Protect Yourself and Your Family" at the Yonezawa Chamber of Commerce on Monday, March 30, 2026.

This seminar was planned with the aim of supporting the health of the working generation, enabling each individual to have correct knowledge about cancer and lead a healthy daily life. On the day of the event, comprehensive information was provided to members of the Yonezawa Chamber of Commerce and their families.

Background and Purpose of the Seminar

While it is said that "cancer is not scary if found early," it continues to affect many people in their prime working years. This seminar aimed to correctly convey the "importance of early detection" of cancer, through the collaboration of Funayama Hospital, which supports regional medical care, Salivatec, which possesses advanced testing technology, and AXA Life and Yonezawa Chamber of Commerce, which promote health management.

Seminar Content

1. "Basic Knowledge of Health and Cancer"
   Lecturer: Dr. Satoru Funayama, Director of Medical Corporation Funayama Hospital
   Content: Dr. Funayama gave a specialized lecture on correct basic knowledge about cancer and how important early detection is.

2. What is 'SalivaChecker,' a saliva-based cancer risk test?

   Lecturer: Iijima, Salivatec Co., Ltd.

   Content: Introduced the latest method for detecting cancer "early and easily" using saliva as a risk test.

3. Health Support Information for Yonezawa Chamber of Commerce Members

   AXA Life shared specific support measures for promoting the health of local businesses and member-exclusive information.

Event Outline

Date: Monday, March 30, 2026, 16:30~

Venue: Yonezawa Chamber of Commerce 3F Conference Room

Organizer: AXA Life Insurance Co., Ltd. Yamagata Branch, Yonezawa Sales Office

Co-organizers: Medical Corporation Funayama Hospital, Yonezawa Chamber of Commerce, Salivatec Co., Ltd.

Post-Seminar Feedback: High Interest in Expert Commentary and "Easy Testing"

After the seminar, corporate executives and representatives who participated highly praised the initiative.

In particular, the lecture by Dr. Funayama, Director of Funayama Hospital, which supports regional medical care, was described as "much easier to understand than expected, changing my perception of cancer" and "very informative," indicating that specialized knowledge was conveyed in an accessible manner, leading to deep understanding and satisfaction among participants.

Also, there was high interest in the "easy testing" method using saliva, which allows for early detection of cancer, and many questions were asked about the 'SalivaChecker' test, showing a strong desire for practical application.