"Have You Heard About Mammography Sunday? A Trending Topic on Twitter for Breast Cancer Screenings This Sunday!"

2019.09.17 published

There is an important day you should know about＊

Brides-to-be, do you know about Mammography Sunday?

This is valuable information that every Japanese woman should definitely be aware of, so I’d like to introduce it to you through marry.

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You can get cancer screenings even on weekends!

Mammography Sunday is a day when you can receive "breast cancer" screenings at many medical institutions across the country once a year.

Breast cancer is a frightening disease.

☑ It is the most common type of cancer among Japanese women.

☑ 30% of those diagnosed may die from it.

☑ 1 in 12 women get it.

It is a disease that affects all women and should not be taken lightly.

But...

Even though we know in our minds that regular check-ups and early detection are important,

aren’t we often too busy with other priorities and keep putting it off?

Furthermore, while some hospitals may be open on Saturdays, they are usually closed on Sundays.

For those of us working during the weekdays, it can be quite difficult to go to the hospital.

Moreover, taking time off work for a "check-up" when you don’t have any symptoms can feel like a high hurdle, especially for responsible individuals.

For those who are busy during weekdays.

The initiative of "Mammography Sunday" allows people to get breast cancer checks even on Sundays, which are usually days off for hospitals.

It is part of the Japan Breast Cancer Pink Ribbon Movement and is held on the third Sunday of October every year. This year, in 2020, it is scheduled for October 18 (Sunday)＊

There are two main types of breast cancer screenings: ultrasound tests and mammograms.

Mammograms are recommended for women aged 40 and older,

while ultrasound tests are preferable for women under 40.

(Because it is difficult to make judgments with mammograms for those under 40)

So please encourage the important people around you who are 40 years old and above to take note of Mammography Sunday.

Momoko Sakura also had breast cancer.

Momoko Sakura, the creator of the comic Chibi Maruko-chan, sadly passed away at the young age of 53 on August 15, 2018,

and she had been suffering from breast cancer.

The details of when her breast cancer was discovered or the duration of her treatment have not been made public,

and the sudden news of her passing was a real shock, enveloping the whole of Japan in sadness.

While we pray for her soul,

we are reminded that we too need to maintain awareness and a sense of urgency regarding breast cancer...

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Let’s get screened for breast cancer＊

Mammography Sunday coincides with the day the Chibi Maruko-chan anime airs.

It is a day when you can receive breast cancer screenings at many medical institutions nationwide, held on the third Sunday of October＊

Appointments are required in advance for screenings. The cost usually ranges from around 5,000 yen to 10,000 yen.

Ultrasound tests for those under 40.

Mammograms for those 40 and over.

Following the buzz around the tweets about Mammography Sunday,

I realized that we should enhance our awareness of the fear and prevention of cancer and take action (get screened)＊

➡ List of hospitals across the country where breast cancer screenings can be received on Mammography Sunday