Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Marking International Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, a public awareness seminar and free medical screening camp will be held at the Cathedral Boys' School, No. 82, Kotahena Street, Colombo 13 on Saturday (24) from 9 a.m.Read Travel Guides
According to Health Ministry statistics, breast cancer and cervical cancer rank as the first and second most prevalent cancers affecting women in Sri Lanka, respectively. Each day, nearly 14 to 15 women are diagnosed with breast cancer, while at least two to three women lose their lives to these diseases.
Health authorities emphasise that the primary cause of these preventable deaths is delayed medical consultation. Both breast and cervical cancers can be cured up to 10...