Latest News
Regular cervical cancer screening is important – a surgeon’s opinion
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.
Borskanker sonder die knoppie – is dit gevaarliker?
For a great article by Salome Delport of Rooi Rose, click on the link below (or above) to read more.
Radio 786 has an in-depth conversation about a breast cancer diagnosis and mental health
With kind permission from Radio 786, the full interview with Dr Fatima Hoosain is available here.
Lotus FM speaks to Dr Hoosain about mental health and breast cancer. It’s a longer interview than the Channel Africa one.
With kind permission from Lotus FM, the full clip is available to listen to.
Channel Africa speaks to Dr Hoosain about mental health and breast cancer
This is a powerful interview with Dr Hoosain that opens up the topic of mental health upon receipt of a breast cancer diagnosis. It also touches on loved one's mental health when a family member is coping with a diagnosis. [...]
Breast health and mental health – Longevity article in Mental Health Awareness Month
Longevity published this article in July 2023 (Mental Health Awareness Month). It's a great read! https://longevitylive.com/wellness/understanding-the-link-between-breast-health-and-mental-health/
Events
CUPPA FOR CANSA & Breast Cancer Talk at Val de Vie on 11 October 2014
On Saturday, 11 October Professor Justus Apffelstaedt will be talking about everything you should know about breast cancer at the Cuppa for CANSA event at Val de Vie. Tickets cost R150 p/p and include breakfast and a performance by Emile [...]
Breast Cancer Talk at Creation Wines, Hermanus on 18 October 2014
On Saturday, 18 October professor Apffelstaedt will be talking about "What we need to know about breast cancer" at Creation Wines, Hermanus. For more information and ticket sales, please email Carolyn Martin at carolyn@creationwines.com. Proceedings will go towards the Tygerberg [...]