Soehartati Gondhowiardjo Joins APBCS 2026 Faculty | Summit News

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Oncology Leader to Share Expertise at Regional Summit

Professor Gondhowiardjo’s work focuses on improving cancer treatment access and quality throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

  • Professor Gondhowiardjo is a Professor and Senior Consultant in Radiation Oncology at Cipto Mangunkusumo National General Hospital (RSCM) in Jakarta.
  • She currently serves on the Standing Advisory Group on Nuclear Applications (SAGNA) at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
  • Gondhowiardjo is a co-founder and past president of multiple regional oncology organizations.
  • She previously chaired the National Cancer Control Committee (NCCC) Indonesia from 2014 to 2019.

What’s the biggest challenge facing cancer care in developing nations? Access to quality radiotherapy remains a notable hurdle, and Professor Gondhowiardjo has dedicated her career to bridging that gap.

Professor Gondhowiardjo brings decades of experience to the table. Currently a Professor and senior Consultant in Radiation Oncology at Cipto Mangunkusumo National General Hospital (RSCM) and the Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, she’s a respected figure internationally. Her current role also includes membership in the Standing Advisory Group on Nuclear Applications (SAGNA) at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

But her influence extends far beyond clinical practice. Gondhowiardjo is a pioneering force in regional oncology collaboration, having co-founded and served as president of the Federation of Asian Organizations for Radiation oncology (FARO), the South-East Asian Radiation Oncology Group (SEAROG), and the Indonesian radiation Oncology Society (IROS). From 2014 to 2019, she also led the National Cancer Control Committee (NCCC) Indonesia, where she played a key role in shaping national cancer policy and strategy.

Her academic work covers a broad range of cancers, including nasopharyngeal, paediatric, and breast cancers, but her overarching commitment is to improving radiotherapy access and quality across Indonesia and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

Attendees of APBCS 2026 will have the opportunity to hear directly from Professor Gondhowiardjo. The summit will be held February 6-8,2026,at St Giles Wembley,Penang.

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Penang, malaysia – February 6, 2026 – A leading voice in radiation oncology, Professor Soehartati Gondhowiardjo, will join the faculty at the 14th Asia-Pacific Breast Cancer Summit (APBCS 2026). This is big news, folks, as Gondhowiardjo isn’t just *a* doctor; she’s a regional powerhouse shaping cancer care across the Asia-Pacific region. Her dedication to improving access to quality radiotherapy,particularly in developing nations,is truly commendable. attendees at APBCS 2026 will gain

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