2.1.  Project Background

Dharmais Cancer Hospital (RSKD) located on Jl. Let. Jend. S. Parman, Kav. 84 - 86, Slipi, West Jakarta was inaugurated on October 30, 1993. Since its inception, RSKD has been directed as a special national cancer center hospital to answer the need for integrated cancer services in Indonesia. In 2012 RSKD is designated as a Special Hospital Type A Cancer through the determination of Minister of Health Decree No. 037/ MENKES/ SK/ II/ 2012. The purpose of making RSKD as National Cancer Center (INCC: Indonesian National Cancer Center) under the Directorate General of Health Services Ministry of Health has several functions, namely:

• Comprehensive cancer health care center (DHCCC: Dharmais Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Center) National Cancer Education and Information Center (NCEIS: National Cancer Educational and Information System)

• Education Network Education Center, and National Cancer Data and Research Center (NDRC: National Data and Research Center).