Entertainment · Celebrity · 2 hrs ago
Japanese comedian Koi announces stage-one oropharyngeal cancer
Japanese comedian Koi announced he has stage-one oropharyngeal cancer on October 13.
The cancer is in his tonsil, with three cancerous areas reported.
Koi is part of the comedy duo Shampoo Hat and hosts or appears regularly on several television programs in Osaka.
He will stop working from October 19, which is expected to affect those programs.
Oropharyngeal cancer can have few noticeable symptoms in its early stages, and excessive drinking and smoking raise the risk.
No date for Koi's return to work was given.
Japanese comedian Koi announced that he has stage-one oropharyngeal cancer.
He said the cancer is in his tonsil and that there are three cancerous areas.
Koi is due to suspend his activities from October 19.
He hosts and appears on several regular television programs in the Osaka area.
- Who
- Koi, a comedian with the duo Shampoo Hat.
- What
- He announced that he has stage-one oropharyngeal cancer.
- When
- The announcement was reported on October 13, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Koi’s announcement of stage-one oropharyngeal cancer was reported.
Koi is due to suspend his activities.
- Diagnosis
- Stage-one oropharyngeal cancer
- Cancer location
- Tonsil
- Cancerous areas
- Three
- Activity suspension
- From October 19
- Television work
- Hosts and appears on several regular programs in the Osaka area
What people are saying
The main body is the tonsil. There are three cancers.
Sources
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