Dr Hoosain outlines why there are not enough breast health conversations taking place and why these conversations are important. She also touches on how churches can play a role in opening up positive conversations around breast health.
With kind permission from Channel Africa, the interview is available to listen to here:
Dr Apffelstaedt challenges prevailing misconceptions around “moderate” wine consumption and its health implications. Drawing on clinical research and global data, he advocates for smarter, science-backed messaging that bridges the gap between medical insight and public understanding.
In the United States alone, 2,001,140 new cancer cases are predicted to occur in 2024[1]. When examining the prevalence of breast cancer in sub-Saharan Africa, it's observed that breast cancer makes up between 30% to 40% of all cancer cases [...]
This is a powerful interview with Dr Hoosain that opens up the topic of mental health upon receipt of a breast cancer diagnosis. It also touches on loved one's mental health when a family member is coping with a diagnosis. [...]
With kind permission from Die Burger - here is an article about thyroid cancer.
Willowbridge Shopping Centre together with Goji Spa and The Barnyard Theatre hosted a breakfast on Monday 26 October 2015, to raise awareness around breast cancer. Prof Justus Apffelstaedt, Head of the Breast Clinic at Tygerberg Hospital and Associate Professor of [...]
Pink Lady® apples together with Tru-Cape Marketing hosted their fifth annual Crafts for Cancer workshop on Saturday, 25 October 2014 at D’Aria function venue, Durbanville. Every year this event is held to raise funds for the Tygerberg Hospital’s Breast Clinic [...]
On Friday, 29 August over 30 doctors, surgeons, radiologists and radiographers congregated for the 2014 Breast Ultrasound Course held at Encore Conference Centre, Plattekloof. The course had two components, firstly lectures were presented by Prof Justus P Apffelstaedt and Associates [...]