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.
The thyroid and its functions are not well-known to many people, despite its importance. In a recent Radio 786 interview, Dr. Hoosain sheds light on thyroid cancer, discussing its development, symptoms, and available treatments.
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women in our country, but it is preventable. Dr Hoosain talks about what can be done to reverse this concerning issue and why screening and the HPV vaccine are important.
1 in every 42 women have cervical cancer, and 80% of cervical cancer is caused by HPV however, cervical cancer is preventable. In recognition of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Hoosain talks about the need for better gynaecological health care, the importance of screening, and the HPV vaccine.
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 to undergo regular cervical cancer screening.
Dr Hoosain chats to Voice of the Cape about her special interests - breast and thyroid health. She goes into detail on breast health management as well as breast cancer itself. Questions are also taken from listeners.
Does it really hurt to have a mammogram and are drinkers really at a higher risk of developing breast cancer? With so many myths and preconceived ideas on the internet and in our minds, it is often difficult to distinguish between fact and fiction. Breast, thyroid, and parathyroid specialists Dr Justus Apffelstaedt and Dr Fatima Hoosain help to debunk some common misconceptions about breast health.
A topic that is not frequently discussed is that of intimacy and sexual health post a breast cancer diagnosis. Whilst these conversations do take place between patients and medical practitioners, there is often hesitation about raising questions and discussing the reality of intimate relationships. This article sensitively delves into this topic.
Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in women. A comprehensive research effort stretching back more than half a century makes breast cancer the most well-understood cancer, with advanced screening and treatment therapies available. Women are surviving longer, have increased remission rates and, in many cases, live as long as their cancer-free counterparts. Consequently, life after breast cancer is an increasingly important topic due to the negative effects of life-saving breast cancer treatments such as cardiovascular toxicity, bone loss and more. This article focuses on bone loss.
The thyroid is one of those glands that you don't really think about. Small as it is, it is crucial. It affects, directly or indirectly, almost every function in our bodies, including our temperature, digestive system and mental development. It [...]
Bush Radio spoke to Dr Hoosain about thyroid cancer - how it develops, the symptoms and the treatment.
As World Thyroid Day fast approaches, YouFM speak to Dr Fatima Hoosain about everything to do with the thyroid - including what it is, what it does, and what can go wrong.
Radio 786 talks to Dr Fatima Hoosain about the role that diet can play in improving your chances of reducing cancer risk. Importantly - diet is an adjunct to treatment and screening. With kind permission, the full media clip is here.
It is thought that diet is partly responsible for approximately 30% to 40% of all cancers, however, diet alone is not likely to prevent cancer. There are other elements involved, such as genetics and environmental factors. So, findings have suggested that a healthy diet that includes physical exercise and maintaining a healthy weight can contribute to a decreased chance of developing the most common cancers found in women – breast cancer.
click here for the full article: https://www.we.com.na/health-we/thyroid-cancer-knowing-the-facts2024-04-25 “Thyroid disease is a highly prevalent condition with impact on childhood development, women’s fertility, and risk of malignancy, making it an important global health issue of high priority.” This according to the Science [...]
Many South Africans are still unaware of what the thyroid is and what to look out for when it comes to thyroid health. Being armed with the facts greatly increases the opportunity for early detection and diagnosis, which are a patient’s best chance for recovery. This article provides those facts.
We all know that smart lifestyle choices directly translate to a healthy mind and body, but did you know that certain lifestyle choices can decrease your risk of breast cancer? 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.
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We all know that smart lifestyle choices directly translate to a healthy mind and body, but did you know that certain lifestyle choices can decrease your risk of breast cancer? A recent review[1] 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. FutureNews features this article, the Read More button takes you to the full article.
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.
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.
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.