Cancer Education Initiatives in Japan - Inspiring Lecture Experience in Ibaraki
Explore the impactful Cancer Education initiatives in Japan through a compelling lecture experience in Ibaraki Prefecture. Learn about the importance, implementation, and objectives of Cancer Education, aiming to raise awareness and prevent cancer. Witness the active involvement of survivors in educating school students, emphasizing the significance of life and health.
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Cancer Education in Japan Share My Lecture Experience in Ibaraki Chitose AKIYAMA Team CML @Japan General Incorporated Association Japan 1
I learned that cancer education is being carried out in Ibaraki Prefecture. Starting Point of Cancer Education I have been involved in cancer education since 2021. 2
In recent years, Japan s Ministry of Education Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) has made it mandatory for elementary, junior high, and high schools to provide at least one cancer education class per year. Problem statement and background 3
Status of Cancer Education Implementation in Japan Source: Ministry of Education (MEXT),Japan website(accessed in May 2025) Total number of survey responses from public and private elementary, junior high, and high schools nationwide n=37,375(2017), n=37,169(2018), n=36,194(2021), n=35,832(2022), n=35,800(2023) 4
Implementation The organization "Speaker Bank" coordinates cancer education in Ibaraki Cancer survivors from the organization are assigned to schools Ibaraki Prefectural Board of Education Cancer education lectures at each school 5
To understand cancer correctly To recognize the importance of life "Objectives of Cancer Education To prevent cancer in children's future To reducing the number of cancer patients To benefit the medical economy 6
A presentation for just five minutes. Please pretend to be an upper-grade elementary school student and join us. Cancer Education Demonstration 7
First, I have an important request. Students may have family members with cancer. If you feel unwell during the talk, please let us know. You may also leave the room at any time if you wish. And don t worry, there will be no test on today s talk. Important Considerations 8
To learn about cancer To understand the importance of life To think about what you can do in the future Why are we having a cancer education class today? 9
What comes to your mind when you hear cancer ? What is cancer? What kinds of cancer are there? What is the ranking of causes of death in Japan? Let s Think Together 10
Questions Answer 1 : One out of two people in Japan will get cancer in their lifetime. How many people in Japan will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime? Answer 2 :One out of five people Answer 3 : One out of ten people ======== Raise your hand if you think you have the right answer ========= Answer 4 :One out of fifty people "The correct answer : 1
Its not because you touched someone with cancer. The Cancer is a disease that could happen to anyone at any time It s not because you did something bad. Drinking alcohol and smoking are known to increase the risk of cancer. 12
Healthy diet Tobacco Things to be careful about Regular exercise Alcohol Healthy body weight 13
Questions Can you guess what cancer I have? I'll show you a photo as a hint. My cancer is chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). It is a type of blood cancer. The incidence of CML is one in 100,000 people. There are about 15,000 patients in Japan. The population of Bucharest in 2011 was 1,677,985. Hou many patients 14
"Fun fact" Bone Marrow Bone marrow makes red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. It s like a factory that produces blood. 15
To detect cancer early and treat it early Important Things To check if information on websites is reliable To think about what you would do if a family member or friend were diagnosed with cancer To treat friends normally, not as patients To share what you learned about cancer with your family 16
Result and Recommendation Cancer education does not produce immediate results. However, I believe the future will be brighter in 10 or 20 years. Cancer education helps children feel less afraid. I believe we can create a society where people can live positively and with hope, even if they are diagnosed with cancer. First of all, try starting cancer education in your own community. 17
Thank you very much all for listening. Here is my contact information. If you have any questions, please contact me here. 18
