Global cancer patients could reach to 30 million by 2040: Dr. Sudath Samaraweera

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By Poojathmi Rivithma

Colombo, January 30 (Daily Mirror)- Health authorities have raised concerns, predicting that by 2040, the global number of cancer patients could reach to 30 million.

Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Sudath Samaraweera stated that cancer is not a single disease, but a group of related diseases that occur when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the body.

He said that as communicable diseases decrease, non-communicable diseases, including cancer, are increasing.

He stated that cancer can be caused by various factors, including harmful chemicals, an unhealthy diet, smoking and alcohol consumption.

Consultant Community Physician Dr. Hasarali Fernando stated that in 2021, Sri Lanka had 37,753 cancer cases, with 17,582 men and 20,171 women diagnosed.

However, Fernando stated that in a day 104 new cancer patients can be identified, while high number of cancer among males is Oral cancer 2,687, lung cancers 1,540 and females 5,485 breast cancer.

However, Fernando stated that 104 new cancer cases are detected daily and the most common cancers are oral 2,687 and lung 1,540 in men, and breast cancer 5,485 in women.

In 2022, there were 19.9 million reported cancer cases worldwide, with 10 million deaths caused by cancer.

Health experts warn the importance of early detection and lifestyle changes to reduce cancer risks and save lives.

Comments - 2

JAYASIRI Friday, 31 January 2025 06:56 AM

What happened to Bevacizumab injection? Why is it not imported by the Ministry and yet prescribed at the Apeksha Hospital? It is still prescribed as a "named patient drug", but never available for patients. Over to you , the Hon. minister.

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Jude Friday, 31 January 2025 09:28 AM

Dr.Sudath, can you formulate a plan to punish the The people that responsible for majority of men 2687 having oral cancer and 1540 lung cancer. The culprit is non other than BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO COMPANY OWNED CEYLON TOBACCO COMPANY. Government must insist CTC liable and must pay a special levy to Cancer hospital in Maharagama. It is the common practice in most countries in the world. Tobacco companies must pay extraordinary amount of money besides the taxes the tobacco companies pay.

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