FeaturesOctober is designated as ‘Breast Cancer Awareness Month’, worldwide. Breast Cancer has the highest incidence amongst all cancers and is one of the leading cancers amongst females in Sri Lanka. This week, to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a special screening and early detection programme for breast cancer is being held from October 14-18 at the Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Centre, 516 1/1 Elvitigala Mawatha, Narahenpita from 9.30 am – 4:00 pm, a statement from the Rotary Club of Colombo said. The Centre also has an oral cancer screening unit for oral cancer detection, in view of this cancer having the highest incidence amongst males. This is presently the only national facility dedicated for screening, early detection and prevention of cancer, offering services entirely free of charge.

Source: Sunday Times October 18, 2019 08:48 UTC