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Bizcommunity – how early detection shapes life after diagnosis
Earlier detection can give you more treatment options and, in some cases, mean less extensive treatment. But those clinical benefits are only part of the picture. What matters is someone getting back to their life and having more of that life ahead of them. Click here to reach the Bizcommunity article.
Views and News with Clarence Ford – a chat with Nelia Annandale not only about surviving breast cancer, but thriving!
Nelia Annandale joined Clarence Ford on CapeTalk for a lovely conversation about breast cancer, hope, beauty and all the moments that make life worth celebrating. With Clarence’s wife having experienced breast cancer herself, it’s a subject that is particularly close to his heart. Her message is a beautiful reminder of why it matters: “Early detection not only saves your life, it saves all the moments afterwards.” The interview is available to listen to.
Lotus FM speaks to Dr Hoosain about life after breast cancer
Thank you to Lotus FM for their chat with Dr Hoosain. There are two powerful messages (amongst many others): "There is life after breast cancer" and "have any changes checked; information is far more powerful than denial, and breast cancer can have an excellent outcome if detected early". With kind permission, the interview is available to listen to here.
Breast cancer screening in South Africa: Balancing early detection with appropriate care
Early detection remains one of the most important tools in breast cancer care, but screening should always be tailored to the individual. This article explains how age, personal risk and informed clinical decision-making work together to support the best possible outcomes.
When “I’m just tired” could mean something more serious – Cape Times and Mercury
Feeling constantly exhausted, struggling to focus, or blaming stress for ongoing fatigue? This article explores how symptoms commonly associated with burnout may actually signal an underlying thyroid disorder. It explains the overlap between stress, fatigue, and thyroid dysfunction, highlights key warning signs to watch for, and outlines when persistent tiredness may warrant medical investigation rather than being dismissed as part of everyday life.
Wine and the gut – Winemag
Outside of promoting a healthy microbiology in the gut, wine also enhances the resistance of the surface cells of the gut to invasion by disease-causing microorganisms. This is an important effect in a world where infections with anti-biotic resistant bacteria are becoming increasingly common.
Events
ENDO 2026 Congress – 24-26 September 2026
Apffelstaedt, Hoosain & Associates is proud to be represented at ENDO 2026, the 5th World Congress of GI Endoscopy, where Prof Justus Apffelstaedt and Dr Fatima Hoosain will both speak on Day 1 of the congress, contributing to the ASSA breast and endocrine programme streams.
The ESSA Annual Scientific Meeting – 14-15 August 2026
Apffelstaedt, Hoosain & Associates is proud to be represented at the Endocrine Surgeons of South Africa (ESSA) Annual Scientific Meeting, where Dr Fatima Hoosain will speak on differentiated thyroid cancer in 2026, sharing the latest evidence-based approaches to diagnosis and treatment as the field continues to evolve.
The 25th annual BHF Conference – 4-8 July 2026
Apffelstaedt, Hoosain & Associates is proud to be represented at the 25th Annual Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) Conference, where Dr Fatima Hoosain will speak on evidence-based breast cancer screening, the burden of disease and the importance of making balanced clinical decisions that support early detection while avoiding unnecessary harm.