01/09/2026
We were pleased to welcome Prof Dr. dr. Soehartati Gondhowiardjo, Dr. Daksa Ganapati and Dr. Prasetya Wibisono to Singapore for ESTRO Meets Asia.
Prof Tati joined a thought-provoking debate on the motion “This House Believes That All Palliative Treatments Will Be Delivered Stereotactically by 2036.”
Her debate championed pragmatism, radiobiology and patient-centred realism over absolutism, highlighting the importance that the future of radiation oncology must be guided not only by what technology can achieve, but by what is right for each patient.
As part of their visit, they visited our Mount Alvernia centre together with dr. Handoko and Laura Young (Radiation Therapist & Clinical Process Manager). Serena Wee (CEO of Icon ASEAN) and Dr Wong Ru Xin (Radiation Oncologist) welcomed the delegation and shared more about our centre and approach to cancer care.
During the visit, our Radiation Therapy team also shared insights into Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) and its application in radiation therapy.
The group then visited the proton therapy facility of our partner, Singapore Institute of Advanced Medicine, gaining insights into the technology and its role in the future of radiotherapy. A special thanks to Dr Shaun Ho and Dr Looi Wen Shen for taking the time to show us around the facility.
These exchanges are an important part of strengthening regional healthcare collaboration, bringing together diverse expertise and perspectives to collectively shape the future of cancer care in ASEAN.