Yogyakarta, November 8, 2025 – The Faculty of Pharmacy at Gadjah Mada University held an educational event on cancer prevention and early detection for the elderly at the Wredha Mulya Foundation in Mlati, Sleman, on Saturday (8/11). The event, which was attended by 30 elderly participants, carried the theme “SLAMET: Sehat Lestari, Awali Mencegah, Eling Terus” (Healthy and Sustainable, Start Preventing, Stay Aware). The event aimed to help the elderly understand various cancer risk factors and how to prevent them early on, thereby increasing awareness and promoting healthy lifestyles among the elderly.
This community service activity was led by apt. Farizal D., S.Farm., with team members apt. Nia Heriani, S.Farm.; apt. Sri Fajar Saraswati, S.Farm.; and apt. Asninda Hafshah Azizah, S.Farm., students of the Clinical Pharmacy Master’s Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, UGM.
The series of activities began with a group exercise session designed to encourage light physical activity and boost participants’ enthusiasm. The event was then opened with a speech by the team leader, apt. Farizal D., S.Farm, who conveyed the importance of understanding cancer risk factors and prevention. On this occasion, supervising lecturers Prof. Dr. apt. Arief Nurrochmad, M.Si., M.Sc., and apt. Sisca Ucche, M.Pharm.Sc., Ph.D., also provided guidance on the strategic role of pharmacists in public health education and the importance of promotional and preventive efforts against non-communicable diseases such ascancer.
The Chairman of the Wredha Mulya Foundation, Drs. H. Suwardi, expressed his appreciation for the implementation of this educational program and hoped that the collaboration with the Faculty of Pharmacy UGM could be further strengthened. The opening ceremony conclu
ded with the presentation of a plaque and an educational booklet titled “Ayo Cegah Kanker dengan SLAMET” (Let’s Prevent Cancer with SLAMET) as a symbol of collaboration between the two institutions.
The main educational session was delivered through presentations, interactive discussions, and the distribution of leaflets and booklets containing information on cancer risk factors, warning signs, and early detection measures. Cancer prevention strategies were introduced through the acronym SLAMET, which stands for: seimbangkan makan dan istirahat, lakukan deteksi dini secara berkala, aktif bergerak, mengelola stres, edukasi diri terkait risiko kanker, serta tolak rokok dan alkohol (balance diet and rest, undergo regular early detection, stay active, manage stress, educate yourself about cancer risks, and reject cigarettes and alcohol).
Participants also received information on early detection of several types of cancer with high prevalence in Indonesia, including breast, cervical, prostate, colorectal, and lung cancer. At the end of the presentation, the team emphasized the important role of family and environment in cancer prevention efforts. The question and answer session provided an opportunity for the elderly to consult directly about cancer, prevention efforts, and clarification of various myths and facts that 
are often encountered in their environment.
One of the participants, Ganita, expressed his appreciation for this activity. “I hope that activities like this can continue and be held on various other occasions. This activity is very beneficial, especially for us, seniors, who need simple and easy-to-practice health knowledge,” she said. Through this activity, the UGM Faculty of Pharmacy community service team hopes that the elderly can improve their understanding of cancer risks and be able to consistently apply a healthy lifestyle. This program is part of the UGM Faculty of Pharmacy’s commitment to making a real contribution to society through educational activities, health services, and sustainable community service. 2025