Monday, May 9, 2011

Cervical cancer in Indonesia

Every year 200,000 Indonesians are diagnosed with cancer; 20% of them (40,000 people) are women with cervical cancer . Cervical cancer is the most common type of cancer in Indonesia. This disease is especially widespread in traditional communities in rural areas, where several risk factors contribute to an increased chance of cervical cancer. 
Women get cancer and preventing death. First of all, it is crucial to increase the awareness of both doctors and women. This was a starting point for early detection and for further advice related to life style risks. In the meantime, the cooperation has expanded to all University Hospitals in Indonesia. The Joint Indonesian Study group on Cervical Cancer (JISGCC) has been established under the coordination of the University Indonesia (Jakarta) and the LUMC.

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