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World Cancer Day 2025 – interview with eNCA
Dr. Fatima Hoosain addresses breast and colon cancer, and treatments for younger patients, emphasising early detection and fertility planning. She also highlights cervical cancer prevention through the HPV vaccine and the importance of regular screenings.
World Cancer Day 2025 – interview with ETV
Dr Fatima Hoosain talks about an increase in cancer diagnoses among younger people. The positive aspect is that this trend of increasing early-onset cancer diagnoses is receiving significant attention.
Africa Melane talks to Dr Justus Apffelstaedt about exercise whilst undergoing radiation/chemo treatment.
Dr Apffelstaedt talks about the benefits of regular physical activity for breast cancer patients both during and after treatment, as well as how a healthy exercise routine can help reduce the risk of cancer recurrence.
Voice of the Cape interviews breast cancer survivor, Carla Steyn.
Carla talks about her diagnosis and how she coped with the emotional and psychological aspects of her diagnosis. She also shares how important the support of her family and friends was, and how her perspective on life has changed.
AI-assisted mammography is showing breakthrough results in cancer screening.
Dr Justus Apffelstaedt talks about how artificial intelligence is now playing a crucial role in breast cancer detection and how this technology reduces false positives while improving detection rates.
Radio Pulpit speaks to Dr Hoosain about the use of AI in mammography and other scientific advancements
This interview with Dr Hoosain asks questions about how AI is used in mammography and how it benefits accuracy. With advanced learning, AI detects very subtle indications, assisting the mammogram reader to spot these more easily. Dr Hoosain also touches on treatment advances in the treatment of breast cancer.