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Japanese entertainers facing facial paralysis issues

Overview

Japanese entertainers have shared personal health struggles involving facial paralysis or risks thereof.

Shoko Nakagawa revealed she underwent surgery in 2023 for a parotid gland tumor that had grown to over 4 centimeters. She noted that the tumor involved nerves responsible for facial movement, and doctors warned of an “over 80% chance of permanent facial paralysis.” Nakagawa reported that the tumor was not malignant and she suffered no paralysis.

Actress Ayaka Miyoshi recently disclosed a diagnosis of facial paralysis, which caused her to miss a film production presentation. Miyoshi stated she is recovering and has resumed activities, including attending a film premiere in Seoul.

Entities

CJ ENM · Shoko Nakagawa · Tokyo Medical University Hospital · Ayaka Miyoshi · Tazza: Song of Beelzebub

Timeline

  1. 14 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Ayaka Miyoshi reveals facial paralysis diagnosis

    Japanese actress Ayaka Miyoshi revealed she missed recent film promotions due to a facial paralysis diagnosis but is now recovering and returning to activities for the film ‘Tazza: Song of Beelzebub’.

  2. 29 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Shoko Nakagawa reveals 2023 parotid gland tumor surgery

    Japanese entertainer Shoko Nakagawa revealed she underwent surgery for a parotid gland tumor in 2023, overcoming an 80% risk of facial paralysis to return to her career and motherhood.

Sources

hochi.news · isplus.com · tenasia.hankyung.com · the-miyanichi.co.jp