Aomori mother with stage IV breast cancer opens coffee shop and cancer support salon

A 45-year-old woman in Aomori City diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer is running a coffee shop while raising her child and has organized a cancer support gathering for October's Pink Ribbon Month. She was diagnosed one year ago after metastases were found in her right lung and ribs. The woman, Narumi Emi, opened COFFEE STAND Kello in April 2023 after deciding to start the business following her diagnosis. The shop serves coffee and raw sweets made without refined sugar, wheat flour, eggs, or dairy. She continues treatment with radiation and hormone injections while preparing her son for elementary school next spring. The event, titled "Yuru~i Gan Salon Hitoyasumi," will be held on October 10th in Aomori City. It will feature seated yoga, hand treatments, and health checks for cancer patients, survivors, and their families, aiming to provide a relaxed space for conversation and support.