Deputy head of the MPR talks about efforts to overcome non-clinical problems in cancer treatment

Jakarta – Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian National Assembly Lestari Moerdijat said that overcoming anxiety in the cancer treatment process is not only homework for individuals and communities of survivors who provide assistance to sufferers. But also the stakeholders. “We, the survivors, are struggling through various discussions to create a national work plan in an attempt to overcome various non-clinical problems, in this case psychological problems that arise in the cancer treatment process,” says Rerie, her nickname, in her statement, Monday (20/10/2025). He said this last Sunday (19/10) during a Breast Cancer Seminar themed Releasing Anxiety, Welcoming Hope Mental Strategies for Breast Cancer Survivors at Muria Kudus University, Kudus Regency, Central Java. PAGE TO CONTINUE CONTENT According to Lestari, who is also a breast cancer survivor, efforts to overcome non-clinical problems in cancer treatment must be a collective concern. He believes that psychological assistance efforts in the cancer treatment process should be encouraged to become one of the priority agendas to be realized. Because, Rerie said, cancer patients often experience anxiety when undergoing treatment. In fact, the emergence of anxiety for cancer sufferers can be an additional burden that can aggravate and hinder the treatment process. According to Rerie, the pursuit of a good quality of life during the treatment process is an important factor for the survival of cancer sufferers and survivors. “Psychological assistance efforts are very necessary as part of efforts to improve the quality of life of cancer patients and their families,” he said. The member of the NasDem Party High Council truly hopes that the community and stakeholders can jointly make prevention efforts by promoting early cancer detection and participate in encouraging palliative care in cancer treatment in the country. Also watch the video “Deputy Deputy LPR Hashim Djojohadikusumo Meets Tony Blair, Discusses Nuclear” here: (anl/ega)