TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Empress Emerita Michiko has been vomiting blood and losing weight since September, when she had surgery for early-stage breast cancer, but the cause of both remains undetermined, a palace official said on Friday. It was the most detailed update on the health of the 85-year-old retired empress since her surgery. The source of the blood also does not appear to be her stomach, with doctors continuing to observe the situation. After three decades on the throne, Michiko and her husband Emperor Akihito stepped down in April, accepting the titles empress emerita and emperor emeritus. Thank you for your patience - we're bringing you a new and improved experience soon!

Source: The Star December 13, 2019 09:45 UTC