A growing number of Japanese companies are stepping up efforts to help employees diagnosed with cancer balance treatment with their work responsibilities.
Cancer is expected to affect 1 in 2 people in Japan. Cancers that primarily affect women, such as breast cancer and cervical cancer, are especially common among those in the prime of their working lives.
In response, more businesses are strengthening support systems for affected employees while also promoting awareness within the workplace.?
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