CURRENT RADIOTHERAPY FACILITIES IN INDONESIA

Abstract

Background: WHO in 2014 declared globally cancer is a major cause of morbidity and mortality.
Selection of cancer treatment includes surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Approximately 50-
60% of cancer patients require radiotherapy. Treatment of cancer in LMICs and challenge to make
radiotherapy as a key component of cancer treatment that can be accessed patient is a foremost
concern of all stakeholders both at national and international levels.
Objective: Acquire an overview of the Indonesian radiotherapy facility in 2015.
Methods: Using the results of studies conducted based on literature studies and field studies.
Results: The development of Indonesian radiotherapy centers in 2015, when compared to 2008
increased by 22.72%. Overall there was 41 external radiotherapy equipment. There is 23 Unit using a
Linear Accelerator and 18 Unit using Co-60 equipment. The Estimation of patients who will receive
radiotherapy services in 2015 approximately 29,300 patients. When compared with patients who need
radiotherapy approximately 199,940 patients, only 14.65% which can be served.
Conclusion: Need an arrangement from the Indonesian Government to assist the treatment of
radiotherapy for Social Security Organizing Bodies participants. Monetary cost is built on radiation
techniques, not just in a class that is based on the number of hospital rooms.