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Jakarta, April 13 , 2005
Indonesian Medical Oncologists Launch
First Cancer Website
A major step towards cancer-raising
awareness and better cancer management
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Jakarta, April 13
, 2005 – Indonesian medical
oncologists announced today the
launch of the first most
comprehensive cancer website in
Indonesia – www.hompedin.org.
Hompedin is the Indonesian
Association of Haematology and
Medical Oncology chaired by Prof.
Dr. A. Harriyanto, SpPD KHOM. The
website, which is fully supported by
Roche Indonesia, contains a wealth
of information on aspects of cancer
that are relevant to patients and
their carers. |
“We are privileged to
launch this website, which represents a
major milestone for Hompedin, in its efforts
to fight the long-time battle against cancer
problems, especially in Indonesia,” said
Prof. Arry of Hompedin. “It is also part of
Hompedin’s commitment to continuously
progress and provide integrated health
support to cancer patients in Indonesia,” he
added.
The Hompedin website has dedicated sections
for medical professionals, patients and
general public with tailored information
appropriate for each section. Public and
patients can also e-mail their concerns or
questions to the Q&A column in the public
section while medical professionals will be
able to check the upcoming calendar of
domestic and international events as well as
international clinical journals.
“This website offers a comprehensive online
information resource not only for
professionals in Indonesia but also outside
the country. It is a window that allows us
to better see and discuss with each other.
Singaporean oncologists look forward to a
mutually beneficial professional
relationship with our colleagues and the
website initiative is a breakthrough in this
direction,” commented Prof. Tan Yew Oo of
Singapore.
“This website reflects Roche commitment as
oncology world leader, to contribute to
improving health and quality of life in
Indonesia,” said Dr. Ait-Allah Mejri, the
President Director of PT. Roche Indonesia.
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About Medical Oncology and BAKORNAS
HOMPEDIN
Medical oncology is a science area for
learning, researching and developing the use
of drugs (such as chemotherapy, hormone,
pain killer, anti-infectious agents, etc.)
in cancerous medication. In America, this
profession area started in 1972 where that
moment was specified with code of law
mentioned that those who own a degree of “a
Medical Oncologist” was permitted to give
sitostatica for cancer patient. Medical
oncologist is an internist who is expert in
the area of oncology and its treatment using
drugs and chemotherapy.
BAKORNAS HOMPEDIN (Badan Koordinasi dan
Kerjasama Hematologi Onkologi Medik
se-Indonesia) is the Indonesian Association
of Haematology and Medical Oncology.
Established in 2000, HOMPEDIN members are
exist in many cities in the country.
HOMPEDIN is continuously seeking the
improvement and development of cancer
management in Indonesia.
Roche in Oncology
Within the last five years the Roche
Group has become the world’s leading
provider of anti-cancer treatments,
supportive care products and diagnostics.
Its oncology business includes an
unprecedented five products with survival
benefit in different major tumour
indications: Xeloda and Herceptin in
advanced stage breast cancer, MabThera in
non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Avastin and Xeloda in
colorectal carcinoma and Tarceva in
non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic
carcinoma.
Roche Indonesia is committed to be a
responsible healthcare partner in Indonesia
through a nation wide programs Cancer
Registry in 2004 with the Indonesian Cancer
Foundation (YKI) and Indonesian Oncology
Association (POI) and Compassionate Program,
offering easier access to life-saving
products.
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For further information please contact:
Lucia Erniawati
PT. Roche Indonesia
Tel: 514 000 81 ext. 504
Fax: 514 000 38
E-mail:
lucia.erniawati@roche.com
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