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. [...]
In Men’s Health month, IOL ran our “Breast Cancer and Men” article
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
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.
City Press – Early diagnosis of breast cancer is essential
City Press published this article around the detection of rare forms of breast cancer on 30 April 2023. https://www.news24.com/citypress/news/early-breast-cancer-diagnosis-crucial-20230430
IOL Health-Why young women might be at a disadvantage in the early detection of breast cancer
With permission from IOL, the article by Dr Fatima Hoosain from the IOL Health digimag is featured below:
Breast Cancer and hormonal contraceptive use
There are numerous lifestyle changes one can make to decrease the risk of developing breast cancer without changing their birth control and these are unpacked in this article.
Radio 786 interviews Dr Hoosain about her career and passion
With permission from Radio 786, the interview clips are available to listen to:
Specialist Forum – Breast Health – a vital part of each women’s journey – no matter what age
With permission from Specialist Forum, the article by Dr Hoosain is featured below:
Bush Radio and Dr Fatima Hoosain
Prior to World Cancer Day on the 4th February, Bush Radio chatted to Dr Fatima Hoosain about breast cancer. It's a really insightful interview and with kind permission from Bush Radio, the full interview can be listened to here. [...]
Expresso chats to Carla Steyn, who has breast cancer, along with Dr Fatima Hoosain – about breast cancer and the younger woman
With permission from Expresso, the full clips are available to view:
Voice of the Cape chatted to Dr Hoosain about breast cancer and the younger woman
With kind permission from Voice of the Cape, the full interview is available to listen to:
Breast cancer and the younger women – kykNET chats to Dr Hoosain and Carla Steyn
Carla was kind enough to share her story on kykNET; a story about being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 32. Dr Hoosain joined her in an interview around "Breast cancer and the younger woman." To watch the [...]
Your Wellness Matters
That spectacular coverage was afforded by My Wellness Matters! With their permission, the full media clips are below:
CCFM speaks to Dr Hoosain about what the effects are of a breast cancer diagnosis
With permission from CCFM, the interview with Dr Hoosain is available to be listened to below. This is a beautifully positive interview about breast cancer!
Channel Africa speaks to Dr Apffelstaedt about cancer and the younger patient and The Ditto Project
With permission from Channel Africa, the full interview clips with Dr Apffelstaedt are below:
Lotus FM speaks to Dr Fatima Hoosain about The Ditto Project
This was SUCH a great interview as it really unpacked the psychological effects of a breast cancer diagnosis, as well as the physical. Our thanks to LotusFM for the permission to upload the clip. The full interview is here. [...]
Sipokazi Fokazi and The Ditto Project (TimesLive and Daily Dispatch)
A wonderful article about The Ditto Project was written by Sipokazi Fokazi for TimesLive and syndicated onto Daily Dispatch, who have given us permission to upload the published article. Our thanks for the exposure!
Expresso speaks to Dr Hoosain and the spectacular Ruth! A beneficiary of The Ditto Project
With permission from Expresso, the interview clips are below. Enjoy!
Cape Talk Speaks To Dr Apffelstaedt About Breast Cancer And Men
Refilwe Moloto spoke to Dr Apffelstaedt on Wednesday, 17th August about Breast Cancer and Men. To listen to the full clip, click on: https://www.capetalk.co.za/articles/452348/don-t-ignore-the-lump-reminder-that-men-can-get-breast-cancer-too
Dr Apffelstaedt to present at the 41st Medical Congress in Namibia (taking place on 8th and 9th April)
Dr Apffelstaedt will be talking about the Changing Landscape of Genetics in Breast Cancer at the 41st Medical Congress (Medical Association of Namibia). The programme is below: