cancer Archives

February 26, 2024

Cervical cancer ranks as the second most common cancer among women in Sri Lanka, accounting for an estimated 1,407 diagnoses and 780 deaths each year.1 Without intervention, projections forecast a potential death toll of 58,754 by 2070 and 115,137 by 2120.2 Addressing this urgent need to eliminate cervical cancer , a panel discussion was convened […]

March 20, 2023

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In 2020, nearly 30,000 new cancer cases were reported in Sri Lanka and there is an 11% risk of developing cancer among Sri Lankans before the age of 75 years, according to the global cancer statistics report issued by the International Agency for Research on Cancer of the World Health Organization. In […]

December 5, 2022

05th December 2022 – Colombo: Hameedia, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear brand that is synonymous with style and quality, donated Rs.1 million to Indira Cancer Trust (ICT) at a ceremony organised recently, continuing the strong partnership built in the recent years between both organisations. The donation was the latest sales proceeds from Hameedia’s […]

October 18, 2022

Sonduru Diriyawanthi celebrated one year of donating and uplifting the lives of women diagnosed with cancer, through the national wig donation program. Kumarika, the leading hair care brand of Hemas Manufacturing together with the Indira Cancer Trust, Lions Clubs of Aluthgama Bentota and Galkissa, Sri Lanka College of Oncologists and the Ministry […]

April 22, 2022

A total of 75,909 cancer cases were diagnosed in Sri Lanka over a five-year period up to the year 2020, and 57% of those diagnosed were women. ‘Loss of Hair’ is a major side effect of the chemotherapy treatment that these patients must undergo. Realising the psychological trauma these women suffer, […]

January 12, 2022

Approximately 80% of diagnosed cancer patients require chemotherapy and this results in the devastating side effect of “loss of hair” leading to several issues -including social stigma. Realizing the severe psychological trauma women face, Kumarika, a leading hair care brand in Sri Lanka, has embarked on a first of its kind […]

November 17, 2021

November 10, 2021: Textured soy protein, also known as TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein), is a manufactured soy product. The proper name is Total Soy Protein, or TSP, a more accurate description of the food product, contains a derivative of soybeans instead of actual vegetables. TVP is produced from soy flour that is cooked […]

August 4, 2021

Sri Lanka’s cancer cases have doubled over the past 25 years, with a parallel rise in cancer mortality, causing a real burden. The country’s cancer services are predominantly provided free of charge, for which the government has to spend a considerable amount of expenditure. When it comes to the preventive and early detection, the […]

Driving Cervical Cancer Elimination in Sri Lanka

A multi-disciplinary approach to cancer treatment is helping to beat cancer and its long-term effects

Hameedia continues partnership with Indira Cancer Trust by donating Rs.1 million from its ‘Pink Collection’ sales

Sonduru Diriyawanthi Wig Donation National Campaign Celebrates One Year

Sonduru Diriyawanthi natural hair wigs packs donated to Kurunegala and Anuradhapura Hospitals

Sonduru Diriyawanthi Hair Care pack donations commence at healthcare institutions

Can the delicious TVP Soya Meat really protect you from cancer?

Rise in cancer takes greater emotional toll on Women