Emperor may have bone loss from cancer therapy: officials

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito (file photo) has shown signs of bone-thinning osteoporosis due to hormone therapy for prostate cancer, Imperial Household Agency officials said Feb. 25. The emperor, 74, underwent prostate cancer surgery in January 2003.

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