“Opinion Magazine Renaissance Vol. 17 Japan's Flawed Medical System How Treatments Are Damaging Your Body” This is a special issue that aims to dispel misconceptions about Japanese medicine. "Japan's cancer treatment has fallen behind..." Lung cancer, which has a high mortality rate for both men and women. The smoking rate of "tobacco," which is said to be the biggest cause of lung cancer, has been decreasing year by year. You might think that the number of people suffering from lung cancer has decreased as a result, but in reality, the number of people dying from lung cancer seems to be increasing year by year... Even though the smoking rate is decreasing and Japan is even implementing cancer countermeasures at the national level, Why is this happening? There is a pitfall in Japanese medicine that is unthinkable in the West... Let's unravel the reality by comparing it with overseas situations. Cancer mortality is decreasing in America, but increasing in Japan In the United States, as part of cancer countermeasures, smoking cessation was promoted starting in the 1990s. Western countries followed suit, and smoking cessation progressed worldwide, and cancer mortality rates also decreased. In Japan, the number of non-smoking restaurants has increased, and walking while smoking is regulated, so the number of people who smoke has been decreasing year by year. However, when you actually look at the data... Lung cancer deaths are increasing, contrary to the decrease in smoking rates. Why is it that in Japan, even though tobacco use is decreasing, the number of people suffering from lung cancer is increasing? The cause is, surprisingly... It was hidden in Japan's cancer treatment. When you hear about cancer treatment, many people think of chemotherapy or surgery. That's because in Japan, these two treatments, plus radiation therapy, are common, and if you are diagnosed with cancer, the national guidelines indicate that you should proceed with these treatments. [Overview] This book, "Renaissance," is a magazine featuring a special report on Japanese medicine. It focuses on misconceptions and mistakes in medicine, and is packed with useful information for readers. [Contents] The special feature provides information on common misconceptions about medicine and how to obtain correct knowledge. It will be an important resource for medical professionals and the general public to deepen their understanding. [Target Audience] This is ideal for those who are interested in medicine and are looking for accurate medical information. It also contains content that is useful for those with specialized knowledge. Thank you for reading.