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CCFM chats with Dr Hoosain about why not enough breast health conversations are taking place and why they should!
Dr Hoosain outlines why there are not enough breast health conversations taking place and why these conversations are important. She also touches on how churches can play a role in opening up positive conversations around breast health.
On cooking with wine – the scientific basis – Winemag
Wine is in essence put into food for 3 reasons: 1. To add acidity 2. To soften proteins, notably meat 3. To provide taste in food. This article breaks down exactly how it works.
A chat with Cape Pulpit and Dr Hoosain about cultural misperceptions around breast cancer
Cape Pulpit speaks to Dr Hoosain about cultural misperceptions around breast cancer, and with permission, is available to listen to here.
Lotus FM has a chat with Dr Hoosain about self-care (and of course breast health)
Lotus FM chats to Dr Hoosain about self-care and the conversations that women should be having to dispel some of the myths and fears around breast health care. The full interview is available to listen to here.
A personal interview with Dr Hoosain with Radio 786
A conversation about why Dr Hoosain became interested in breast health, why some of the fear surrounding breast cancer is a challenge in South Africa, and what the reality is. She also takes questions from listeners and the full interview is available to listen to here.
Channel Africa speaks to Dr Hoosain about breast cancer, stigma and fear
With kind permission from Channel Africa, the interview is available to listen to here:
Events
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 [...]
Breast Cancer Talk at Thornton Methodist Church on 20 September 2014
On Saturday, 20 September the Thornton Methodist Church ladies group is hosting a Breast Cancer talk at the church hall (cnr of Cypress and Chestnut Street). Karlien La Douce and Dr Zakira Parker from Professor Justus Apffelstaedt and Associates will [...]