According to reports on the Japanese NHK website, world-class musician Ryuichi Sakamoto (62 years old) issued a statement that due to the need to treat cancer, he will now stop all music activities in public places.

Sakamoto said, "I deeply apologize to all the staff for causing them great trouble." I will definitely recover from my illness and return to the stage, so I hope everyone can quietly pray for me for the time being. This is the greatest support for me. ?

The office of Ryuichi Sakamoto made this speech.

It is said that Sakamoto felt discomfort in his throat last month, in early June. He underwent rigorous examination at a hospital in Tokyo and was diagnosed with middle pharyngeal cancer.

Therefore, Sakamoto decided to stop music activities in public places in the future and concentrate on receiving treatment at home in the United States.

In addition, at the "Sapporo International Arts Festival 2014" held in Sapporo this month, Sakamoto served as a special director and will perform all concerts scheduled for this year, including the festival's concerts. All activities will be canceled due to Sakamoto's cancer treatment.

According to Sakamoto's agency, Sakamoto's specific treatment method will be decided after discussion with the attending doctor. He said that he also wants to continue his composition activities during treatment activities.

What is the middle pharyngeal cancer that Sakamoto suffers from?

In the "mid-pharyngeal cancer" that Sakamoto suffered from, the "pharynx" part refers to the part deep in the nasal cavity and mouth, and the middle pharynx refers to the deepest part of the mouth.

It is said that long-term smoking and excessive drinking will increase the possibility of the disease, especially among men in their 50s and 60s in China.

Initial symptoms include discomfort when swallowing food and difficulty speaking. If it continues to develop, unbearable pain and bleeding will occur, and it may also lead to difficulty breathing and life-threatening conditions.

Middle pharyngeal cancer is a cancer that can be easily cured if detected early. In the early stages of cancer, the most effective treatment is to use radiation to prevent the spread of cancer cells. In addition, surgery to remove cancer cells may also be necessary after the cancer cells have spread. According to the National Cancer Research Center, among cancers that occur from the head to the neck, the incidence rate of middle pharyngeal cancer is about 10, and 1,000 to 2,000 people will develop the disease nationwide every year.