Frequent arrivals at advanced stages, early detection of cancer may improve quality of life

Liputan6.com, Jakarta – Problem cancer not only a serious problem in Indonesia alone. All over the world the number of patients or deaths from this disease is quite high, especially in developing countries.

As explained by Dr. Nadia Ayu Mulansari SpPD-KHOM from the Indonesian Cancer Foundation (YKI), Globocan 2020 data shows that in Indonesia the most dominant is breast cancer and cervical or cervical cancer.

“Then followed by lung cancer and colorectal cancer in men,” said Nadia in a recent webinar.

According to Nadia, patients come at an advanced stage which has an impact on the effectiveness of treatment and quality of life, which is a problem that often occurs in Indonesia.

In fact, all of these conditions can be prevented by carrying out early detection, which of course can save patients by carrying out proper management.

Coming at a fast time, said Nadia, increases healing time and has a better quality of life.

Therefore, on the commemoration of World Cancer Day 2022, YKI DKI Jakarta under the auspices of YKI Pusat is campaigning Close the Care Gap – Give to Relief.

“In the midst of the current pandemic, we continue to strive to carry out cancer management from upstream to downstream, starting from the educational aspect, to palliative support services by opening a hotline service to provide information to patients who are afraid to seek treatment because of the pandemic,” said Nadia.

Through this campaign, YKI DKI Jakarta gives more attention to colorectal cancer patients who need stoma bag assistance (stoma bag).

So far, YKI Jakarta has distributed stoma bags for free, but for a limited number.

YKI Pusat has also provided subsidized stoma bags that can be accessed from various regions. With the spirit of togetherness and collaboration, it is hoped that the availability of stoma bags can be more evenly fulfilled.

“This year’s World Cancer Day is organized by YKI DKI Jakarta Province with the aim of inviting all of us to increase public awareness and awareness to take a role in preventing cancer,” he said.

“In the midst of the current pandemic, we continue to strive to carry out cancer management from upstream to downstream, starting from the educational aspect, to palliative support services by opening a hotline service to provide information to patients who are afraid to seek treatment because of the pandemic,” Nadia added.

On that occasion, the General Chairperson Indonesian Cancer Foundation, Prof. Dr. dr. Aru W Sudoyo, SpPD-KHOM, said, since the COVID-19 pandemic we have been in a situation that was completely unthinkable before, namely advances in technology and communication.

“Where this helps and facilitates us in disseminating information to cancer patients,” he said.

With the theme carried Close the Care Gap, Aru hopes to close the gap in cancer treatment, not only facilities but also information and education.

“Currently the problem in our country is the lack of awareness of early detection, which causes cancer rates to increase. Let’s make the momentum for World Cancer Day to join hands and collaborate to reduce the gap in cancer care,” he said.

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