Srilanka, Oct. 6 -- Three people in Sri Lanka die every day from breast cancer, according to the National Cancer Control Programme.



Dr. Senaka Thalagala, the Director of the National Cancer Control Programme said around 6,000 new breast cancer cases are reported in the country each year, with more than 1,000 patients dying from the disease annually.



Speaking at a programme on cancer prevention organised by the Colombo Municipal Council, Dr. Thalagala said breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in Sri Lanka.



"More than 6,000 cases are reported each year. This means that, on average, around 17 new cases are identified every day, while three people die from the disease," he said.



Dr. Thalagala stressed t...