These Types Of Cancer Can Be Checked During Free Health Checks
JAKARTA - Cancer is still one of the most causes of death in Indonesia. Without effective intervention, the burden of cancer will be even greater, both in terms of public health and the economy.
For this reason, early detection of cancer must be carried out by the public and the government. As is known, nearly 50 percent of cancer cases can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle, such as a healthy diet, exercising regularly, not smoking, avoiding alcohol, and periodic health checks.
Therefore, through the Free Health Check (CKG) program which has started on February 10, 2025, it is hoped that it will be able to detect cancer more early in the community.
Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin some time ago said cancer screening would include examination using RT PCR, ultrasound, and blood chemical analyzer devices. These tools are used depending on the type of cancer screening.
Seeing the great benefits of cancer detection since now, Budi Gunadi strongly urges the public to do CKG, even though they do not feel any symptoms. This is because many types of cancer are slowly developing without showing clear signs.
"The cancer is not scary, it can be cured, but the record must be found early on. For example, if you find out about the stage earlier, more than 90 percent can recover. So don't be afraid for early detection," said Budi Gunadi, quoted from the Ministry of Health's website, on Monday, February 10, 2025.
In the CKG program, there are several types of cancer that can be examined. Check out the following list, quoted from the official Instagram of the Indonesian Ministry of Health.
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For Adults Age 18-59 Years
- Breast cancer (in women from the age of 30)- Cancer cervix (in women from the age of 30)- Lung cancer (in men from the age of 45)- Ethical cancer (in men from the age of 45)
For Elderly Starting 60 Years
- Breast cancer (in women to the age of 69) - Certificate cancer (in women to the age of 69) - Lung cancer (in men) - Ethical cancer (in men)