Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Questions about radiotherapy methods often\narise in the minds of cancer patients and their families. After all, the\nsuccess of radiotherapy depends not only on the procedure itself but\nalso on the accuracy of mapping the location and spread of cancer\ncells.<\/p>\n
This is where PET-CT Scan plays a crucial role, helping doctors plan\nradiation therapy with greater precision so that treatment is more\neffective while minimising exposure to surrounding healthy tissue.<\/p>\n
Dr Lim Andreas, Sp.KN of Mayapada Hospital Jakarta Selatan, explained\nthat PET-CT Scan is a nuclear medicine imaging technology that combines\nPositron Emission Tomography (PET), to assess cellular metabolic\nactivity, and CT Scan to view the body\u2019s structures in detail.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis technology is effective for detecting cancer, determining stage\nand spread, and evaluating the patient\u2019s treatment response. With these\ncapabilities, PET-CT is frequently used in radiotherapy planning to\ndestroy cancer cells without damaging surrounding healthy tissue,\u201d Dr\nLim said, quoted on Friday (22\/5\/2026).<\/p>\n
Furthermore, Dr Lim outlined PET-CT\u2019s role in the radiotherapy\nprocess. First, it determines the tumor location more accurately because\nit can reveal the most active parts of the tumour.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith the more accurate picture, therapy can directly target the\ncancer cells with precision,\u201d Dr Lim said.<\/p>\n
Second, it identifies the areas that need to be irradiated. This is\nimportant so that radiation can focus on cancer cells and reduce\nexposure to areas that are not required.<\/p>\n
Third, it minimises radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissue.\nIn doing so, healthy body tissue can be better protected during\ntreatment.<\/p>\n
Fourth, it monitors treatment response by assessing whether cancer\ncells remain active or have diminished.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis examination helps doctors evaluate the effectiveness of the\ntreatment patients are undergoing,\u201d Dr Lim explained.<\/p>\n
Dr Ratnawati, Sp.Onk.Rad. of Mayapada Hospital Jakarta Selatan, also\nspoke about the use of PET-CT in oncology.<\/p>\n
\u201cPET-CT in radiotherapy offers substantial benefits for patients,\nproviding the best treatment planning, greater precision and\nappropriately tailored guidance according to the cancer condition,\nreducing the risk of side effects, and increasing the chances of\nsuccessful cancer treatment,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
In line with the growing complexity of cancer management, advanced\nimaging technologies such as PET-CT are increasingly needed to support\noptimal cancer treatment. Therefore, Mayapada Hospital Jakarta Selatan\n(MHJS) now offers PET-CT Scan and SPECT-CT at the Nuclear Medicine and\nMolecular Theranostic Center MHJS, featuring whole-body imaging, crisper\nimaging results, faster examination times, more directed care pathways,\nlower radiation exposure (low radiation) compared with similar\ntechnologies in Indonesia, and is available at fewer than 10 hospitals\nin Indonesia.<\/p>\n
These advantages are particularly important for patients requiring\nrepeated evaluations, as they help minimise long-term risks.<\/p>\n
As part of the Comprehensive Cancer Care approach, the PET-CT Scan\nand SPECT-CT Scan services are integrated with the Oncology Center at\nMayapada Hospital Jakarta Selatan, which comprehensively handles tumours\nand cancer on an ongoing basis, supported by a multidisciplinary team of\ndoctors, an active Tumor Board that provides appropriate care plans, and\na Patient Navigator comprising doctors and nurses to accompany patients\nthroughout their treatment.<\/p>\n
If you and your family require accurate examinations and\ncomprehensive cancer evaluations using PET-CT Scan and SPECT-CT Scan,\nyou can schedule a consultation with oncology and nuclear medicine\nspecialists at Mayapada Hospital via Call Center 150770 or the MyCare\napp.<\/p>\n
Health information from Mayapada Hospital doctors is available via\nthe MyCare app under the Health Articles and Tips feature. In addition,\nyou can monitor physical fitness using the Personal Health feature to\ncalculate heart rate, steps taken, calories burned, and Body Mass Index\n(BMI).<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/this-is-the-key-to-more-targeted-cancer-radiotherapy-1779542174", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }