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LIFE DURING BREAST CANCER TREATMENT – PREPARATION IS KEY

Nicole Capper2024-04-09T12:07:07+02:00Articles, Breast Health|

Our doctors Justus Apffelstaedt and Fatima Hoosain (specialist surgeons with an interest in breast, thyroid, and parathyroid health as well as soft tissue surgical oncology) stress the importance of being prepared for treatment post a breast cancer diagnosis. Whilst the physical side effects of treatment are generally fully discussed, it’s as important for all cancer patients to prepare for the psychological impact of their treatment and the long-term physical realities.

Breast cancer, fertility and pregnancy

Nicole Capper2024-06-30T20:52:07+02:00News|

A cancer diagnosis in a younger woman obviously requires a multitude of conversations, but one that we are increasingly having is that of fertility. More women are postponing childbearing until they have finished tertiary education, are established in their careers, and have formed stable relationships. For women who have not yet finished family planning, a breast cancer diagnosis has profound implications on their ability to have a child. While breast cancer itself does not have any known effect on fertility, the treatment of it does. Some of the implications and important factors that women should be aware of when undergoing treatment and wanting to fall pregnant are outlined in this article.

BREAST CANCER AND OLDER WOMEN: IS RADIATION NECESSARY?

Nicole Capper2024-04-02T08:49:20+02:00News|

Selection criteria for radiotherapy after surgery in the elderly have been refined and subgroups identified, in whom radiotherapy may safely be avoided. These are women with small tumours that are strongly oestrogen receptor-positive and where nodes are not infiltrated. These patients present a sizable group of 65+ year-old breast cancer patients. But the news is also good for patients not fulfilling these criteria. Current radiation regimens that are less onerous than the standard 25 – 32 daily radiation sessions are on the scene; and proven effective.

Post-partum thyroiditis: knowing the facts

Nicole Capper2024-03-26T10:21:25+02:00News|

It is not until the second phase of post-partum thyroiditis that most women will notice symptoms. This typically occurs four to eight months after delivery and could last for up to nine months to a year. Women should be encouraged to use this broad timeline as a framework to check in with their bodies as time progresses following giving birth and be on the lookout for common symptoms.

The impact of breast cancer treatments on bone health – Longevity Live

Nicole Capper2024-03-26T10:03:32+02:00News|

For women undergoing breast cancer treatment, it is a fact that some of their treatments will result in treatment-induced bone loss. For those who are already at risk of bone density loss, this can result in fragility fractures if not managed from the start of treatments. Fragility fractures decrease the quality of life and, if a weight-bearing bone such as the femur is involved, can lead to loss of mobility and through complications, even premature death. This is an important consideration for your medical team to discuss with you.

Fresh Radio chats to Dr Apffelstaedt about breast cancer and pregnancy

Nicole Capper2024-02-21T11:12:20+02:00News|

Fresh FM discusses how breast cancer is treated when the patient is pregnant. There are complex medical conversations that need to take place to ensure the health of both mother and child during treatment. The full interview is available to listen to here.

Republikein – Breast cancer, Fertility and Pregnancy

Nicole Capper2024-02-21T10:58:40+02:00News|

Published in Republikein, this article provides detailed information on fertility and pregnancy considerations when diagnosed with breast cancer. The article is free to read on their site from 12:00 each day.

eNCA chats to Dr Hoosain about breast cancer (for World Cancer Day 2024)

Nicole Capper2024-02-05T12:31:28+02:00News|

World Cancer Day is on 4th February every year. It's all about mobilising awareness of screening and meeting WHO cancer goals. eNCA speaks to Dr Hoosain about what the cancer stats are globally (and locally) and to talk about breast cancer in particular.

Jeanne-Marie’s oncology journey

Nicole Capper2024-02-13T13:23:55+02:00Patient Stories|

Jeanne-Marie is 41 years old and has been diagnosed with Stage 2 cancer. She is currently on her treatment plan with Dr Hoosain. She shares her BRCA2 story here.

Mix 93.8 presenter, Sam Lehoko, speaks to Dr. Apffelstaedt about his published work, breast cancer stats and the importance of the consideration of the psychological and long-term effects of breast cancer treatment – during and post treatment

Nicole Capper2024-02-06T16:42:11+02:00News|

With kind permission from The Morning Wave, Mix 93.8, the full interview is available to be listened to here. This is a great information based interview, filled with Q&A's :

Bush Radio – Dr Hoosain talks about breast cancer; prevention, risk management, and more.

Nicole Capper2024-02-14T12:08:19+02:00News|

All about breast cancer. This is a great interview with Dr Hoosain (by Bush Radio). They speak about diet and breast cancer, lifestyle changes that you can make and more (for prevention), along with diagnosis and treatment.

Bona – what to proactively prepare for to protect your health post breast cancer treatment

Nicole Capper2024-01-29T10:22:49+02:00News|

Whilst the physical side effects of treatment are generally fully discussed, it’s as important for all cancer patients to prepare for the psychological impact of their treatment and the long-term physical realities. This article details what to consider.

Post-partum Thyroiditis: Knowing the facts

Nicole Capper2023-11-24T11:16:52+02:00Articles, Thyroid Health|

Unlike post-partum depression, post-partum thyroiditis has not received as much attention and many pregnant women are unaware that this should be something to look out for too.

Cape Town TV is ‘all about breast cancer’ with Dr Hoosain

Nicole Capper2023-10-26T15:13:34+02:00News|

With huge thanks to Cape Town TV, below is the full interview.

Rooi Rose – Trauma na borskanker

Nicole Capper2023-10-23T17:32:59+02:00News|

Twee uit elke drie vroue ly onder langtermyntrauma. Klik hier om meer te lees.

Voice of the Cape – speaking about breast cancer with Dr Fatima Hoosain

Nicole Capper2023-10-13T09:43:42+02:00News|

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month and one of the very appreciated media supporters is Voice of the Cape. This is an interview with Dr Hoosain around breast health screening and prevention of breast cancer. With permission from Voice of the Cape, the interview clip can be listened to here:

Lotus FM – the “ASK THE DOC” interview with Dr Hoosain

Nicole Capper2023-10-04T13:13:42+02:00News|

With permission from Lotus FM, the clips below contain an interview with Dr Hoosain. It includes questions from listeners and is in three segments.

CANCER LIFESTYLE EVENT – 28 OCTOBER 2023

Nicole Capper2023-10-04T17:02:10+02:00Events|

The Cancer Lifestyle event aims to bring awareness for breast, ovarian, colon and prostate cancer. The organisers went through a cancer journey with their mother and discovered that they are cancer gene carriers. For more detail and to register, visit the page.

What you need to know about 2 of the rarest breast cancers

Nicole Capper2023-09-27T15:45:46+02:00News|

Early detection and treatment of breast cancer is crucial with all forms of breast cancers. It is even more important with rare forms of breast cancers that require a certain level of expertise to be detected. For example, Inflammatory Breast Cancer and Paget’s disease of the nipple often escape mammographic and ultrasound detection but are obvious to the skilled and experienced examiner.

Regular cervical cancer screening: a specialist surgeon’s insight

Nicole Capper2026-01-18T21:21:19+02:00Articles, Breast Health, Cervical Health|

Having breast cancer does not put you at a higher risk of getting cervical cancer, nor does having one cancer omit you from developing another unrelated cancer. For that reason, it is of utmost importance for anyone with a cervix [...]

Cervical cancer screening should be an ongoing conversation

Nicole Capper2023-09-20T16:25:11+02:00News|

Dr Fatima Hoosain chatted to Radio 786 about cervical cancer. This is a really important topic as we don't normally hear much about cervical cancer. And many women after menopause think it's not an issue. But these are misconceptions as it is one of those diseases where risk increases with age and therefore screening is recommended until 65 or 70.

Regular cervical cancer screening is important – a surgeon’s opinion

Nicole Capper2023-09-13T11:27:18+02:00News|

Cervical cancer screening as seen through the eyes of a surgeon. An article by Dr Fatima Hoosain, this details the importance of cervical cancer screening, and the very treatable cancer that is is, if detected early.

Anne and Diane

Nicole Capper2023-09-11T17:06:06+02:00Patient Stories|

Anne is currently 71 years old and was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014. Dr Apffelstaedt diagnosed her, and Anne had Stage 2 cancer at the time. Anne’s daughter Diane, who is 36 years old found that she too, had breast cancer, in 2022. Diagnosed by Dr Fortuin, her cancer was found at Stage 2. Grade 3.

Understanding breast cancer and men

Nicole Capper2023-09-11T17:54:55+02:00Patient Stories|

When Graeme Comrie received his breast cancer diagnosis in 2009, it came as a shock for several reasons. At the age of 64, he had been leading a healthy lifestyle, he did his medical check-ups regularly, and lastly, he never thought that – as a male – he could be diagnosed with breast cancer.

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