Indonesian Society of Respirology Position Paper on Lung Cancer Control in Indonesia
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.
Authors
- Sri Melati Munir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5274-8980)
- Ana Rima Setijadi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7848-9588)
- Sabrina Ermayanti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5927-8806)
- Noni Novisari Soeroso (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2687-4924)
- Arif Santoso
- Andintia Aisyah Santoso
- Andika Chandra Putra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8241-4271)
- Haryati Haryati (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8605-9991)
- Ungky Agus Setyawan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7493-6248)
- Jamal Zaini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3573-6312)
- Andreas Infianto
- Ida Ayu Jasminarti
- Ferry Dwi Kurniawan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1212-6420)
- Moulid Hidayat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5526-2700)
- Laksmi Wulandari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5000-0151)
- Sri Andarini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9040-4775)
- Elisna Syahruddin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4383-2240)
- Mochammad Aris Arfiansyah
Institutions
- Sebelas Maret University (ID)
- Udayana University (ID)
- Lampung University (ID)
- University of Mataram (ID)
- University of Brawijaya (ID)
- Universitas Syiah Kuala (ID)
- Universitas Airlangga (ID)
- Universitas Sumatera Utara (ID)
- University of Indonesia (ID)
- Universitas Bandar Lampung (ID)
- Lambung Mangkurat University (ID)
- Andalas University (ID)
- Riau University (ID)
- Hasanuddin University (ID)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Jurnal Respirologi Indonesia
- Published
- 2024-12-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.36497/jri.v44i4.884
- Primary Topic
- Public Health and Nutrition
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00