For many cancer patients, the treatment journey does not end once therapy has been completed.
After undergoing various forms of treatment, patients also need to understand how their bodies have responded to the therapy they have received. This became an important part of Andria’s journey in overcoming breast cancer, including undergoing a PET-CT scan to evaluate her condition after treatment.
Her journey began in 2023, when Andria was diagnosed with breast cancer after discovering a lump in her breast during a self-examination.
“I first noticed a lump while carrying out a breast self-examination. After undergoing a mammogram and breast screening, I was referred to a surgical oncologist because the results indicated a condition that required further treatment,” said Andria.
Seeking a second opinion, Andria consulted specialists at Mayapada Hospital Jakarta Selatan. She later decided to continue her treatment under the care of Dr dr Bayu Brahma, Sp.B, Subsp.Onk(K), undergoing breast-conserving surgery, six cycles of chemotherapy, and 30 sessions of radiotherapy as part of the treatment plan developed by her medical team.
“I initially came to Mayapada Hospital for a second opinion, but I eventually chose to continue my treatment here because I felt comfortable with the quality of care. The entire treatment process was well organised and supported by excellent services,” she explained.
After completing her treatment, Andria underwent a follow-up evaluation using a PET-CT scan at Mayapada Hospital Jakarta Selatan on the 21st of April 2026 to monitor the status of her disease and assess her body’s response to treatment. According to Dr dr Bayu Brahma, Sp.B, Subsp.Onk(K), monitoring a patient’s condition after therapy is an essential part of cancer management.
“For cancer patients, post-treatment evaluation plays an important role in assessing how well they have responded to therapy. The results help doctors determine the next course of management, including ongoing monitoring or additional treatment if necessary. One of the diagnostic tools that supports this evaluation is the PET-CT scan,” explained Dr Bayu.
Further explaining the role of PET-CT scans in cancer care, Dr Lim Andreas, Sp.KN said, “PET-CT is one of the supporting diagnostic examinations that helps doctors gain a more comprehensive understanding of a patient’s cancer. Using a low dose of radioactive tracer, this examination can help assess the spread of the disease, determine its stage, and evaluate the patient’s response to treatment as part of ongoing cancer management.”
For Andria, undergoing a PET-CT scan was a positive experience throughout her post-treatment monitoring. She said she felt comfortable during the entire procedure.
“What stood out to me most was how comfortable the examination was. I had been told that the procedure would be relatively quick, but what impressed me most was the overall experience. Even though I had to undergo the scan inside the PET-CT machine, it never felt intimidating,” she said.
In the past, many patients travelled overseas, including to neighbouring Malaysia, to access PET-CT scanning services. Today, however, this examination is available much closer to home. The introduction of PET-CT scanning at the Nuclear Medicine Clinic of Mayapada Hospital Jakarta Selatan has expanded access to comprehensive cancer imaging without requiring patients to travel abroad.
PET-CT scanning remains a limited service in Indonesia and is currently available in fewer than 10 hospitals nationwide. As a result, the availability of this service at Mayapada Hospital offers an important alternative for patients who previously needed to seek similar examinations overseas. The service is also supported by whole-body imaging technology, providing more comprehensive imaging to support cancer evaluation and ongoing patient monitoring.
As part of its Comprehensive Cancer Care approach, the Oncology Centre at Mayapada Hospital provides continuous care for patients with tumours and cancer through collaboration between multidisciplinary medical specialists. Patient care is further supported by an active Tumour Board, which develops personalised treatment plans, as well as dedicated Patient Navigators comprising doctors and nurses who accompany patients throughout their treatment journey.
For more information about PET-CT and SPECT-CT examinations, patients can contact the Mayapada Hospital Call Centre on 150770, the Emergency Service on 150990, or use the emergency call button available in the MyCare application.
Health information from Mayapada Hospital’s medical specialists is also available through the Health Articles & Tips feature in the MyCare application. In addition, users can monitor their wellbeing through the Personal Health feature, which tracks heart rate, daily steps, calories burned, and Body Mass Index (BMI).