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Special programme to facilitate early detection of breast cancer
A countrywide programme will be held on 2nd November under the leadership of the Women Parliamentarians' Caucus and the Ministry of Health to promote early detection of breast cancer, one of the most commonly reported cancers among women in Sri Lanka…
Summary
Wijesinghe noted that being female and increasing age are the two primary non-modifiable risk factors for breast cancer. The main symptoms of breast cancer include: • A lump in the breast, although approximately 99% of breast lumps are non-cancerous. However, medical specialists emphasise that breast cancer can be successfully managed when detected early and treated promptly under medical supervision.
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