Princess Nobuko has breast cancer

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Princess Nobuko of Japan has breast cancer. The disease was diagnosed at an early stage, and the princess will undergo surgery this weekend.

The princess will be admitted to Keio University Hospital tomorrow, and the surgery will be performed on Saturday. The disease was discovered when the princess underwent an MRI for a follow-up examination for a fractured vertebra. She had no other noticeable symptoms.

The princess is the widow of Prince Tomohito of Mikasa, a cousin of Emperor Akihito.

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