Breast Cancer

BREAST CANCER AND OLDER WOMEN: IS RADIATION NECESSARY?

Nicole Capper2024-04-02T08:49:20+02:00News|

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.

The impact of breast cancer treatments on bone health – Longevity Live

Nicole Capper2024-03-26T10:03:32+02:00News|

For women undergoing breast cancer treatment, it is a fact that some of their treatments will result in treatment-induced bone loss. For those who are already at risk of bone density loss, this can result in fragility fractures if not managed from the start of treatments. Fragility fractures decrease the quality of life and, if a weight-bearing bone such as the femur is involved, can lead to loss of mobility and through complications, even premature death. This is an important consideration for your medical team to discuss with you.

Fresh Radio chats to Dr Apffelstaedt about breast cancer and pregnancy

Nicole Capper2024-02-21T11:12:20+02:00News|

Fresh FM discusses how breast cancer is treated when the patient is pregnant. There are complex medical conversations that need to take place to ensure the health of both mother and child during treatment. The full interview is available to listen to here.

Republikein – Breast cancer, Fertility and Pregnancy

Nicole Capper2024-02-21T10:58:40+02:00News|

Published in Republikein, this article provides detailed information on fertility and pregnancy considerations when diagnosed with breast cancer. The article is free to read on their site from 12:00 each day.

eNCA chats to Dr Hoosain about breast cancer (for World Cancer Day 2024)

Nicole Capper2024-02-05T12:31:28+02:00News|

World Cancer Day is on 4th February every year. It's all about mobilising awareness of screening and meeting WHO cancer goals. eNCA speaks to Dr Hoosain about what the cancer stats are globally (and locally) and to talk about breast cancer in particular.

Jeanne-Marie’s oncology journey

Nicole Capper2024-02-13T13:23:55+02:00Patient Stories|

Jeanne-Marie is 41 years old and has been diagnosed with Stage 2 cancer. She is currently on her treatment plan with Dr Hoosain. She shares her BRCA2 story here.

Mix 93.8 presenter, Sam Lehoko, speaks to Dr. Apffelstaedt about his published work, breast cancer stats and the importance of the consideration of the psychological and long-term effects of breast cancer treatment – during and post treatment

Nicole Capper2024-02-06T16:42:11+02:00News|

With kind permission from The Morning Wave, Mix 93.8, the full interview is available to be listened to here. This is a great information based interview, filled with Q&A's :

Bush Radio – Dr Hoosain talks about breast cancer; prevention, risk management, and more.

Nicole Capper2024-02-14T12:08:19+02:00News|

All about breast cancer. This is a great interview with Dr Hoosain (by Bush Radio). They speak about diet and breast cancer, lifestyle changes that you can make and more (for prevention), along with diagnosis and treatment.

Bona – what to proactively prepare for to protect your health post breast cancer treatment

Nicole Capper2024-01-29T10:22:49+02:00News|

Whilst the physical side effects of treatment are generally fully discussed, it’s as important for all cancer patients to prepare for the psychological impact of their treatment and the long-term physical realities. This article details what to consider.

Cape Town TV is ‘all about breast cancer’ with Dr Hoosain

Nicole Capper2023-10-26T15:13:34+02:00News|

With huge thanks to Cape Town TV, below is the full interview.

Rooi Rose – Trauma na borskanker

Nicole Capper2023-10-23T17:32:59+02:00News|

Twee uit elke drie vroue ly onder langtermyntrauma. Klik hier om meer te lees.

Voice of the Cape – speaking about breast cancer with Dr Fatima Hoosain

Nicole Capper2023-10-13T09:43:42+02:00News|

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month and one of the very appreciated media supporters is Voice of the Cape. This is an interview with Dr Hoosain around breast health screening and prevention of breast cancer. With permission from Voice of the Cape, the interview clip can be listened to here:

Lotus FM – the “ASK THE DOC” interview with Dr Hoosain

Nicole Capper2023-10-04T13:13:42+02:00News|

With permission from Lotus FM, the clips below contain an interview with Dr Hoosain. It includes questions from listeners and is in three segments.

CANCER LIFESTYLE EVENT – 28 OCTOBER 2023

Nicole Capper2023-10-04T17:02:10+02:00Events|

The Cancer Lifestyle event aims to bring awareness for breast, ovarian, colon and prostate cancer. The organisers went through a cancer journey with their mother and discovered that they are cancer gene carriers. For more detail and to register, visit the page.

Regular cervical cancer screening is important – a surgeon’s opinion

Nicole Capper2023-09-13T11:27:18+02:00News|

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.

Anne and Diane

Nicole Capper2023-09-11T17:06:06+02:00Patient Stories|

Anne is currently 71 years old and was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014. Dr Apffelstaedt diagnosed her, and Anne had Stage 2 cancer at the time. Anne’s daughter Diane, who is 36 years old found that she too, had breast cancer, in 2022. Diagnosed by Dr Fortuin, her cancer was found at Stage 2. Grade 3.

Understanding breast cancer and men

Nicole Capper2023-09-11T17:54:55+02:00Patient Stories|

When Graeme Comrie received his breast cancer diagnosis in 2009, it came as a shock for several reasons. At the age of 64, he had been leading a healthy lifestyle, he did his medical check-ups regularly, and lastly, he never thought that – as a male – he could be diagnosed with breast cancer.

Oncoplastic surgery

Nicole Capper2023-08-14T08:58:49+02:00Articles, Breast Health|

The treatment of breast cancer goes far beyond merely eliminating the cancer. Oncologists now understand that surgical treatments and radiotherapy must be integrated.

Borskanker sonder die knoppie – is dit gevaarliker?

Nicole Capper2023-08-02T19:00:44+02:00News|

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

Nicole Capper2023-07-25T17:37:58+02:00News|

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.

Nicole Capper2023-07-20T12:19:54+02:00News|

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

Nicole Capper2023-07-13T11:30:43+02:00News, Uncategorized|

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. [...]

In Men’s Health month, IOL ran our “Breast Cancer and Men” article

Nicole Capper2023-06-12T09:34:13+02:00News|

Graeme Comrie shared his story of a surprising breast cancer diagnosis. He is now 14 years in the clear and is passionate about ensuring that men know that it's possible to get a breast cancer diagnosis and that it's essential to spot it early. The full article is available here.

Your life expectancy at each stage of breast cancer

Nicole Capper2023-05-11T13:03:30+02:00Articles, Breast Health|

Staging breast cancer is an integral part of the patient's journey in understanding their disease. It allows the patient and their medical team to have a better look at the progression of the disease: how large the tumour is, and whether the cancer has spread locally in the breast or in other organs or tissues in the patient's body, as well as helping the patient understand their survival chances.

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