An interview with Discovery: Cancer surgeon shares valuable lessons after surviving prostate cancer
Article by: Discovery Professor Justus Apffelstaedt, Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Stellenbosch, head of the Tygerberg Breast Clinic, and prostate cancer survivor, shares advice from his personal experience on how to face a cancer diagnosis head-on. If [...]
Dr Apffelstaedt on Ekse on Cape Town TV
Dr Apffelstaedt sat down with Ekse on Cape Town TV on World International Cancer Day to speak about how genetic testing can prevent 1 in 3 cases of cancer and Breast Cancer in general.
Fine Music Radio’s People of Note: Doctor Justus Apffelstaedt
In an interview with Dragana Jevtovic of Fine Music Radio in 2013, Doctor Justus Apffelstaedt, specialist surgeon with a particular interest in breast, thyroid and parathyroid health management, was interviewed as a Person Of Note. Enjoy this past interview as Doctor Justus [...]
World Cancer Day: Tackling the stigma of breast cancer
Published by: The South African. The importance of discussing this disease on World Cancer Day cannot be overlooked – after all, breast cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed diseases among South African women. The stigma of breast cancer According [...]
Dr Apffelstaedt on Afternoon Express discussing breast cancer
Dr Apffelstaedt joined the Afternoon Express team in studio to discuss breast cancer and early detection for Breast Cancer Awareness month as it comes to an end. Watch the interview here:
Dr Alexander Zühlke
Dr Alexander Zühlke received his medical degree from Aachen University (Germany) and specialized in Plastic Surgery at the Bergmannsheil Buer Hospital (Germany) and Tygerberg Hospital Stellenbosch University (South Africa). After an ear reconstruction and cosmetic fellowship in Paris with Dr [...]
Dr Apffelstaedt dicusses breast cancer in men on Cape Talk’s Weekend Breakfast
LISTEN: on October 5th Doctor Justus Apffelstaedt was a guest on Cape Talk's Weekend Breakfast with Africa Melane where they discussed Breast Cancer in Men. Listen to the interview here:
D’Aria launch in support of Breast Cancer Awareness
Dr Justus Apffelstaedt was invited to be a guest speaker at the launch of the 2019 D’Aria Music Sauvignon Blanc, in support of Breast Cancer Awareness, on 18th September at D’Aria winery. Proceeds from the sale of this bottle will [...]
Thyroid Cancer: Knowing the Facts
Published on Spice4Life. September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, however there are many South Africans who are still rather unaware of what the thyroid is and what to look out for. Being armed with the facts greatly increases the opportunity [...]
Tackling the stigma of Breast Cancer this Women’s Month
Published in Spice4Life. While October is traditionally Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the importance of discussing this very common disease in Women’s Month cannot be overlooked – after all, Breast Cancer is the most commonly diagnosed, yet highly curable disease among [...]
Depression: The Often Unseen Side Effect Of Breast Cancer
Published in LongevityLive. Depression is a powerful and understandable side effect of a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. There are a number of reasons why – from the trauma of your diagnosis, to the physiological side effects of the [...]
Doctor Apffelstaedt discusses on CapeTalk the connection between hormonal IUD’s and Breast Cancer risk
LISTEN: On 27 June, Doctor Justus Apffelstaedt was a guest on the CapeTalk's Afternoons with Pippa Hudson show where he unpacked an international study linking breast cancer to hormone-releasing IUDs.
Is there a link between breast cancer risk and birth control devices?
Published in Cosmopolitan. Commentary by: Dr Justus Apffelstaedt, specialist surgeon with an interest in breast, thyroid and parathyroid health as well as soft tissue oncology Q&A: Could your birth control device or medication be increasing your risk of Breast Cancer? [...]
Doctor Apffelstaedt discusses on PowerFM the link between breast cancer and certain IUDs
LISTEN: On 20 May, Doctor Justus Apffelstaedt was a guest on the Power FM 98.7 Power Lunch show where he unpacked an international study linking breast cancer to hormone-releasing IUDs.
Intra-Uterine Device Contraceptives & Breast Cancer – A Study Explained
LISTEN: On 12th March, Doctor Justus Apffelstaedt was a guest on Namibian station Radiowave FM’s Coffee Break show with Sunet van Wyk where he unpacked the findings of a recent population-wide study conducted in Finland indicating links between certain intra-uterine [...]
Dignity in the Face of Emotional and Physical Trauma
Published in Good Things Guy. While October is traditionally Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it’s worthwhile including this very common disease in conversations all year ‘round due to its prevalence. According to Globocan 2012 (the new version of IARCs online database), the most commonly diagnosed [...]
Kyla Comins
Kyla Comins is a medical doctor living in Cape Town. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in December 2016, at age 28 – a significantly young age to be diagnosed (majority of women diagnosed are 40+). Despite this, she has chosen [...]
Reach for Recovery and Dr Justus Apffelstaedt: Supporting patients in the breast cancer journey
Published in Good News Daily. The former Head of the Tygerberg Breast Clinic, Doctor Justus Apffelstaedt is collaborating with the national non-profit breast cancer support group Reach for Recovery to raise awareness and funds for their Ditto Project. Reach for Recovery is [...]
Link between diet and breast cancer
Published in W24. Findings in the past have suggested that physical activity, a healthy diet (particularly one low in fat and high in vegetables and fibre), and a healthy weight can help reduce the risk of breast cancer or the cancer coming [...]
Men can get breast cancer too
Published in Destiny Man. Breast cancer is not just a female problem - men can get it too. Prof Justus Apffelstaedt, Head of the Tygerberg Hospital Breast Clinic in Cape Town, tells more: What is the incidence of breast cancer in [...]
Breast cancer diagnostic procedures – what can you expect?
Professor Justus Apffelstaedt sheds light on the various breast cancer diagnostic procedures on breast cancer Is a biopsy necessary to make an accurate diagnosis? To confirm the diagnosis of cancer in the breast, removal of a specimen from the lesion [...]