World Cancer Day: Dinkes Tulungagung Provides Free Early Detection Services at 32 Health Centers

JAKARTA - In commemorating World Cancer Day, the Tulungagung Regency Health Office has strengthened early detection education and provided free health services for the community. This step was taken to reduce the death rate due to cancer, which is still quite high in the region.

The Head of the Tulungagung Health Office, Desi Lusiana Wardhani, explained that the theme for 2026, "United in Uniqueness", places humans at the center of care. He emphasized the importance of active family participation in prevention efforts.

Data on Cancer Cases in Tulungagung

Until now, the Health Office has recorded thousands of cases that require serious attention:

Breast Cancer: 984 cases

Cervical cancer: 278 cases

Colorectal cancer (colon and rectum): 113 cases

Lung cancer: 92 cases

"Cancer does not look at age. However, abnormal cells detected in the early stages have a much higher success rate of treatment," said Desi as quoted by ANTARA, Wednesday (4/2).

Free Health Check (CKG) Service

The Tulungagung Regency Government facilitates the community to conduct screening at no cost through 32 Puskesmas spread throughout the district. Some of the examinations available include:

Cervical Cancer Detection: IVA examination and HPV DNA test.

Breast Cancer Detection: SADANIS Examination (Clinical Breast Examination).

Other Detections: Screening for lung and colorectal cancer as part of the prevention of non-communicable diseases.

Iskak Hospital Towards an Integrated Oncology Center

In addition to prevention at the Puskesmas level, the medical treatment side is also continuously improved. Director of the RSUD dr. Iskak, dr. Zuhrotul Aini, Sp.A., stated that his ambition was to make the hospital a comprehensive oncology center in East Java.

"Currently we are the only RSUD that has been able to carry out chemotherapy services with a complete oncology team. We continue to prepare human resources and infrastructure for integrated services," explained dr. Aini.