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Cancer is a major public concern, with estimates suggesting that one in two people will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives. The Japanese government, under the 4th Basic Plan to Promote Cancer Control Programs, is advancing efforts to “promote cancer control measures that leave no one behind and aim to overcome cancer for all citizens”. At HGPI, we are addressing challenges in the field of cancer, such as regional disparities in medical care and cancer genomic medicine, by collaborating with various stakeholders, including patients and the general public.

[In the Media] “Cancer Hospital Consolidation: About Half in Favor in Survey of 10,000, With Calls for Transportation Access” (The Yomiuri Shimbun, September 24, 2026)
2026-10-09

[In the Media] “Cancer Hospital Consolidation: About Half in Favor in Survey of 10 ...>>

[HGPI Policy Column] (No. 77) — From the Blood Disorders Project “Bringing Cancer Care Closer to Home: Lessons for Japan’s Blood Cancer Care”
2026-10-09

[HGPI Policy Column] (No. 77) — From the Blood Disorders Project “Bringing Cancer ...>>

[Research Report] A Nationwide Survey on Cancer in Japan: 20 Years Since the Enactment of the Basic Act on Cancer Control (April 28, 2026)
2026-06-18

[Research Report] A Nationwide Survey on Cancer in Japan: 20 Years Since the Enactment o ...>>

[Event Report] Non-partisan Diet Member Briefing “The Current State of Cancer Care in Regional Japan: Considering Two Key Concepts of ‘Equalization’ and ‘Centralization’” (June 10, 2026)
2026-06-18

[Event Report] Non-partisan Diet Member Briefing “The Current State of Cancer Care in Re ...>>

[In the Media] Release of the Research Report “A Nationwide Survey on Cancer in Japan: 20 Years Since the Enactment of the Basic Act on Cancer Control” (Woman‘s Labo, May 11, 2026; and others)
2026-05-22

[In the Media] Release of the Research Report “A Nationwide Survey on Cancer in Japan: 2 ...>>

[Event Report] The 143rd HGPI Seminar “20 Years Since the Enactment of the Cancer Control Act: Reflecting on the Past and Envisioning the Next 20 Years” (April 28, 2026)
2026-05-20

[Event Report] The 143rd HGPI Seminar “20 Years Since the Enactment of the Cancer Contro ...>>

[Research Report] AMR Policy Update #5: Cancer Care and AMR (Part 2)
2026-02-06

[Research Report] AMR Policy Update #5: Cancer Care and AMR (Part 2)>>

[Research Report] AMR Policy Update #4: Cancer Care and AMR (Part 1)
2026-02-05

[Research Report] AMR Policy Update #4: Cancer Care and AMR (Part 1)>>

[Event Report] Non-partisan Diet Member Briefing “Current Status and Challenges of Lung Cancer Screening” (December 17, 2025)
2025-12-18

[Event Report] Non-partisan Diet Member Briefing “Current Status and Challenges of Lung ...>>

[Discussion Points] Policy Dialogue “Considering Comprehensive Genomic Profiling from the Perspective of Patient Access: Utilizing the Medical Service Fee Reimbursement System and the Mixed Medical Services Program to Meet the Needs of Today” (November 28, 2025)
2025-12-16

[Discussion Points] Policy Dialogue “Considering Comprehensive Genomic Profiling from th ...>>

[Event Report] Non-partisan Diet Member Briefing “The Best Investment is Prevention – Controlling Healthcare Costs and the Strategic Use of Colorectal Cancer Screening” (November 26, 2025)
2025-12-12

[Event Report] Non-partisan Diet Member Briefing “The Best Investment is Prevention – Co ...>>

[Public Comment Submission] Cancer Project “Basic Plan for Genomic Medicine Policies (Draft)” (August 1, 2025)
2025-08-20

[Public Comment Submission] Cancer Project “Basic Plan for Genomic Medicine Policies (Dr ...>>

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