Today DDT posted an update on Yusuke Okada on their website, both in Japanese and in English.
Yusuke Okada is currently sidelined following surgery to remove a tumour from his lower abdomen, but tests have revealed that the tumour that was removed was malignant. Although he is currently in good physical condition with no metastases, by the doctor’s recommendation he will be starting anti-cancer drug treatment in March.
As a result, Okada will be out of action for the time being. We apologise for any worry or inconvenience this may cause to fans. We ask for your understanding and understanding.
Okada’s comments are as follows.
“To all the fans and people concerned, I have been sidelined recently due to surgery to remove a tumour, but the specimen removed was malignant cancer. The doctors recommended anti-cancer drug treatment, and after much deliberation, I decided to undergo anti-cancer drug treatment. I apologise for the extended absence due to this. I will be back in the ring again in good health, so please give me your support.”
Okada also held a press conference with Sanshiro Takagi to talk about his current situation. He said he does not feel like his life is in danger at this point because it was detected early but he also had not been feeling physically well. After consulting with his doctors he kept getting reccommended to use chemotherapy. He originally did not want to choose that option but realised years down the line he could regret not taking it now when he has the chance. He does not know when he can return but he wants get back back into shape and return to wrestling as soon as possible. Takagi wished him the best and said DDT will always be waiting for him to come back.
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