Current Radiotheraphy Facilites In Indonesia.

Abstract

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. Key words: Radiotherapy, cancer and social security organizing bodies