sumojoann 1,256 Posted April 17 (edited) Stunning news: Asashoryu reports via his Instagram account of being diagnosed with cancer. "I hope to get it over successfully," he writes. "Cancer... whatever it is." Get completely well soon, great Yokozuna. You have so much to do back home in Mongolia and have millions of fans who love and are praying for you ————————————————— Is this true? It was posted on Reddit. EDIT—- I will delete this if it is unfounded. I quoted it verbatim. Edited April 17 by sumojoann 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,786 Posted April 17 Well, so far he said cause unknown, but could well be On 12/04/2024 at 14:31, Akinomaki said: Triggered by the shock of Akebono's death? Asashoryu today in Tokyo needed an emergency hospitalization, but he could announce it himself on Twitter o Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kishinoyama 582 Posted April 18 22 hours ago, sumojoann said: Is this true? It was posted on Reddit. EDIT—- I will delete this if it is unfounded. I quoted it verbatim. Thanks for asking the question! I had been seeing the same type of reports on a Facebook sumo site that I am on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sumojoann 1,256 Posted April 18 Another quote from Reddit. Original source unknown. Originally published in Japanese, then translated to English using Google. Dated April 12, 2024. “I will be admitted to a hospital in Tokyo as of today. I don’t know the cause yet, but I’m undergoing tests. I hope I’ll get better and be able to smile again. I’m grateful to everyone who supports me. From Dorji” ————————————————— This is not new information. Both this quote and the original quote in my first post are dated April 12, 2024. Notice he said nothing about cancer in this quote. I’m trying not to be cynical but he does seem to like to be the center of attention. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 688 Posted April 18 Initially, he reported he had a "tumor". We don't know if it is cancerous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,786 Posted April 26 On 12/04/2024 at 14:31, Akinomaki said: Triggered by the shock of Akebono's death? Asashoryu today in Tokyo needed an emergency hospitalization, but he could announce it himself on Twitter o Asashoryu today posted that surgery was successful and he gets better every day, praising the Japanese doctors and medical system - his post from the 12th of cause unknown remains o - the rest is rumour 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,786 Posted May 6 On 26/04/2024 at 08:46, Akinomaki said: Asashoryu today posted that surgery was successful and he gets better every day, praising the Japanese doctors and medical system - his post from the 12th of cause unknown remains o - the rest is rumour Asashoryu today posted that it was a month in hell, thanks his 14 years younger wife for her support - and gives no details about what illness and what surgery it was - and never gave. o 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 688 Posted May 6 (edited) It was reported that he was undergoing chemotherapy. It is safe to assume he has/had cancer, I think. Edited May 6 by Bunbukuchagama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,786 Posted May 6 22 minutes ago, Bunbukuchagama said: It was reported that he was undergoing chemotherapy. It is safe to assume he has/had cancer, I think. Reported by none of the trustworthy media Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
