Sri Lanka Records Around 2,000 Blood Cancer Cases Annually With Only Four Specialists To Serve Nationwide

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka records approximately 2,000 cases of blood cancers each year, according to the Blood Cancer Unit of the Apeksha Hospital in Maharagama.

Consultant Specialist Dr. Buddhika Somawardhana stated that the number of patients currently living with blood cancers in the country is estimated to be between 15,000 and 18,000.

Despite the significant patient load, Dr. Somawardhana highlighted a critical shortage of specialists in the field. 

At present, only four specialist doctors are available in Sri Lanka to provide treatment for blood cancer patients.