VIVA – Breast cancer The advanced stage is still a global health problem that requires the attention of the entire community and policy makers. Data from the Indonesian Association of Oncological Surgeons (PERABOI) found that out of 10,000 cases cancer breasts, about 70 percent are stage 3 and 4.
Linda Agum Gumelar, S.IP, Chair of the Indonesian Breast Cancer Foundation (YKPI) revealed that the problems faced by almost all breast cancer communities in ASEAN countries are actually almost the same.
For example, lack of understanding about cancer, low awareness of early detection, delaying therapy, limited access to health facilities, and government policies that still need to be improved in the treatment of cancer patients.
“We have learned a lot from communities in other countries. In the Philippines, for example, the breast cancer community there has succeeded in getting approval from parliament that breast cancer services are a priority for the government,” said Linda in a press statement. The Southeast Asia Breast Cancer Symposium (SEABCS).
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