Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Lung cancer is a major health concern in Indonesia due to its increasing prevalence, late-stage diagnosis, younger population, and high mortality. Addressing this issue requires nationwide implementation of comprehensive lung cancer control, which includes risk reduction and prevention strategies, focusing on tobacco control and air pollution mitigation. Screening with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) and early detection in symptomatic patients, along with TB screening programs and all non-communicable diseases, is strongly recommended to enhance early case findings, treatment effectiveness, and overall patient outcomes. A multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach is important to ensure accurate diagnosis and comprehensive care. Moreover, the integration of palliative care at the early stages of advanced lung cancer is vital, focusing on symptom management and enhancing the quality of life for patients. While national guidelines are available for the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer, significant disparities in healthcare access remain across Indonesia. Thus, it is essential to improve universal health coverage and referral systems to guarantee equal access to lung cancer care for patients at all levels through advocacy and ease of access.
Source: Jurnal Respirologi Indonesia
Authors: Sita Andarini, Andintia Aisyah Santoso, Mochammad Aris Arfiansyah, Elisna Syahruddin, Jamal Zaini, Andika Chandra Putra, Ferry Dwi Kurniawan, Sabrina Ermayanti, Noni Novisari Soeroso, Sri Melati Munir, Andreas Infianto, Ana Rima Setijadi, Ungky Agus Setyawan, Laksmi Wulandari, Haryati Haryati, Ida Ayu Jasminarti, Moulid Hidayat, Arif Santoso
Institutions: University of Indonesia, Hasanuddin University, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Andalas University, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Riau University, Lampung University, Sebelas Maret University, University of Brawijaya, Universitas Airlangga, Lambung Mangkurat University, Udayana University, University of Mataram
Language: English
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4406921463