Radiotherapy Services in Jakarta and Tangerang | Mayapada Hospital Radiotherapy
According to studies, cancer deaths are number 2 in the world (2020 Globocan data) and the majority of cancer cases require radiotherapy carried out by radiation oncology specialists.
Radiotherapy has benefits and an important role in the cancer therapy network, such as surgery and systemic therapy, which includes chemotherapy, hormone therapy, target therapy, and immunotherapy.
Explained by Radiation Oncology Specialist Mayapada Hospital, South Jakarta, Dr. Yoke Soemiatno, Sp. Rad(K) Onk. Rad“Good radiotherapy is one that can affect as many cancer cells as possible with a very minimal radiation dose to the surrounding healthy cells. “This therapy can be useful as a curative step to achieve remission or healing, help with other cancer therapy processes such as shrinking tumors before surgery or for follow-up therapy, and as a palliative step to help relieve symptoms.”
Radiation Oncology Specialist Mayapada Hospital Tangerang Dr. Steven Octavianus, Sp.Onc.Rad also revealed that radiotherapy is highly recommended for some advanced cancers that are difficult to operate or for the elderly who have contraindications and are too weak for surgery or chemotherapy.
The latest news, currently radiotherapy services can be accessed at Mayapada Hospital by all health insurance participants from various health insurance administering bodies, both government-owned such as BPJS Health (JKN-KIS), insurance and domestic to multinational companies.
Main Director of BPJS Health, Prof. Dr. Ali Ghufron Mukti, M.Sc, Ph.D said, “Cancer is a catastrophic disease that is known to be expensive and radiotherapy is a much needed service and is one of the key steps in treating cancer cases. Apart from that, there are not many hospital facilities in Indonesia that already have radiotherapy aircraft. Therefore, we are working with Mayapada Hospital to make it easier for all levels of society in Indonesia, especially for cancer patients in Indonesia, to receive radiotherapy services. Together with Mayapada Hospital, we want BPJS to be increasingly known for being able to serve the community more quickly, more easily, and covering a wider range of health services. We also believe that Mayapada Hospital has the same passion to provide equal access to health services.”
Jonathan Tahir as Group CEO of Mayapada Healthcare Group said “As part of the Mayapada Healthcare Group hospital network, Mayapada Hospital South Jakarta and Tangerang have collaborated with BPJS Health to provide radiotherapy services for all cancer patients participating in BPJS Health. “I hope that this synergy can support efforts to improve the level of health of the Indonesian people which is equivalent to international quality, in line with Mayapada Healthcare Group’s commitment.” Jonathan Tahir also added that Mayapada Hospital Tangerang is the first hospital in the Banten area to have radiotherapy services.
One of the sophisticated radiotherapy aircraft with the latest technology currently owned by Mayapada Hospital is called LINAC or Linear Accelerator where this radiation aircraft has relatively safer radiation compared to old radiation aircraft, such as the Cobalt-60. “The technology of LINAC radiotherapy at Mayapada Hospital (South Jakarta and Tangerang) supports personalization of therapy for each patient, so that LINAC radiotherapy is expected to be able to meet the needs of cancer patients more specifically, make therapy more effective, safer from radiation protection, and can make “The patient’s treatment experience becomes more comfortable,” he said Radiation Oncology Specialist Mayapada Hospital Tangerang, Dr. Kartika Erida Brohet, Sp.Onk.Rad (K).
LINAC Radiotherapy is an integrated service unit with superior services Center of Excellence integrated cancer treatment Oncology Center Mayapada Hospital, where this service is supported by a team of experts such as medical physicists, radiotherapists, nurses, and doctors who specialize in oncology and other related professions, and has now innovated to develop cancer treatment services, by establishing Tumor Board which can make it easier for cancer patients to start and continue treatment.
Radiation Oncology Specialist Mayapada Hospital, South Jakarta, Dr. Ratnawati Soediro, Sp.Rad(K) said that there are at least four advantages of LINAC radiotherapy at Mayapada Hospital, namely:
1. Precise and accurate: With the IMRT technique (Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy), The radiation target can be determined to follow the irregular shape of the tumor/cancer, so that healthy cells are better protected.
2. Fast and efficient: Dengan teknik VMAT (Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy), gantry or the LINAC arm can rotate in the direction of the radiation target automatically, thereby speeding up the duration of therapy and being more efficient. Usually it only takes less than 10 minutes.
3. Safe for moving organs/secret locations: Technology IGRT (Image Guided Radiation Therapy) in DIH (Deep Inspiration Breath Hold) can actually be used for all types of cancer, but is useful for types of cancer that are located near important or sensitive organs, for example left breast cancer where there is a heart behind it, or brain tumors that are not ideal for surgery, or cancer that is involved. movement during therapy, for example prostate cancer, liver cancer and lung cancer.
4. An alternative to surgery: Technique stereotactic In certain cases and conditions it can be used as an alternative to surgery, for example a brain tumor that is very small and located deep inside so it is difficult to reach. A high, focused dose of radiation will destroy the tumor.
For further information regarding radiotherapy services, contact the Call Center 150770.
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Oncology Center Cancer Specialist Radiotherapy Services
2023-12-21 06:21:57
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