Borskanker is die kanker wat die meeste by vroue gediagnoseer word. Vroue oorleef langer, het verhoogde remissiekoerse en leef in baie gevalle so lank soos hul kankervrye eweknieé. Volgens Dr. Justus Apffelstaedt, is die lewe na borskanker” gevolglik 'n toenemend belangrike onderwerp as gevolg van die negatiewe uitwerking van lewensreddende borskankerbehandelings soos kardiovaskulére toksisiteit, beenverlies en meer.
Wéreldwyd word vermoed dat 1,6 miljard mense die risiko loop om 'n skildklierafwyking te hé, en een uit agt vroue sal in hul leeftyd 'n skildklierafwyking ontwikkel. Baie mense is nie bewus dat genetiese faktore hulle waar- skynlikheid om skildkliersiekte te ontwikkel aansienlik kan beinvloed nie. As jy 'n familiegeskiedenis van skildklierprobleme het, of as jy nie lekker voel nie en nie ‘weet hoekom nie, is dit belang rik om jou tiroiedhormoonvlakke te toets.
It is safe to conclude that moderate wine consumption does not interfere with nor enhance a resistance exercise program and so both have their rightful place in a healthy lifestyle. Read Dr Apffelstaedt's latest Winemag column here.
Navorsing dui daarop dat aangesien die risiko van borskanker gekoppel is aan die tydsduur van die gebruik van HVT, dit raadsaam is om dit so ver moontlik teen die laagste dosis vir die korste tydperk te neem. Dit is belangrik om jou persoonlike risiko, HVT-dosering en beplande tydsduur van behandeling vooraf met jou dokter te bespreek.
Annette is now 63 years old and was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012. She has been clear since 2013 and shares her story here.
For insight into the latest info on red wine consumption and health benefits, read this article by Dr Apffelstaedt.
A recent review confirmed that lifestyle choices that have been earmarked since 2016 as being of benefit to reducing breast cancer risk, are still valid. These include minimizing your alcohol intake, not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and ascertaining risk when taking hormone therapy.
From age 40 onward, the majority of patients in our practice are on some medication, be it for hypertension, high cholesterol or – the newest fashion – on weight loss medication and still many more. In younger female patients, hormonal contraception is common. It therefore makes sense to examine what is known about the potential interaction between your medication and sense of taste.
As one of the most diagnosed cancers in the world, there is a global focus on continuing research to find treatments that allow those diagnosed with breast cancer to lead a normal life. If found early, breast cancer has become a curable disease and AI-assisted mammography is great progress towards even further refining screening.
A thyroidectomy is the removal of all or part of your thyroid gland. There are three main reasons why it would be necessary to operate on the thyroid gland. These are gross enlargement, leading to difficulties in swallowing, difficulty breathing or pain if there is bleeding into a cyst within the thyroid, a hyperfunctioning gland that cannot be controlled by medication or radioactive iodine and suspicion of cancer or established cancer of the thyroid gland. This article details when surgery is considered, and the implications of a thyroidectomy.
Does it seem that younger people are being diagnosed with cancer more frequently? Global research is indicating that there has indeed been a surge in early-onset colon and breast cancers over the last three decades.
Dr. Fatima Hoosain highlights that lifestyle factors like diet, stress, and lack of exercise can contribute to early-onset cancer. She advises women to start mammograms and screenings earlier and to regularly examine their breasts for any changes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whilst breast cancer in men is rare, it does get diagnosed. This TV interview asks Graeme questions about his experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer, and asks Dr Hoosain to speak on the topic from a medical perspective.
This interview talks about everything to do with breast cancer. The most important message is: It is treatable! 90-95% of people diagnosed with breast cancer go on to live a full life. The full interview with Dr Hoosain and Dr Apffelstaedt is available to listen to here.
This interview unpacks the accuracy of AI interpretation in mammography. AI enhanced mammography interpretation is at least as good as a mammography reader and Dr Apffelstaedt explains how it works.
The interview explains what AI assisted mammography is, and what the value is. With kind permission, the full interview is available to listen to. Click the Read More link.
Prof Apffelstaedt chats about how AI is very beneficial in mammography and how far science has come in the successful treatment of breast cancer.
