World Cancer Day 2025 – interview with ETV
Dr Fatima Hoosain talks about an increase in cancer diagnoses among younger people. The positive aspect is that this trend of increasing early-onset cancer diagnoses is receiving significant attention.
Breast Cancer, fertility, and pregnancy
More women are postponing childbearing until they have finished tertiary education, are established in their careers, and have formed stable relationships. For women who have not yet finished family planning, a breast cancer diagnosis has profound implications on their ability to have a child. While breast cancer itself does not have any known effect on fertility, the treatment of it does. Some of the implications and important factors that women should be aware of when undergoing treatment and wanting to fall pregnant are outlined in this article.
Lifestyle Changes That Can Decrease Your Risk of Breast Cancer
We all know that smart lifestyle choices directly translate to a healthy mind and body, but did you know that certain lifestyle choices can decrease your risk of breast cancer? A recent review confirmed that lifestyle choices that have been earmarked since 2016 as being of benefit to reducing breast cancer risk, are still valid. These include minimizing your alcohol intake, not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and ascertaining risk when taking hormone therapy.
LIFE DURING BREAST CANCER TREATMENT – PREPARATION IS KEY
Our doctors Justus Apffelstaedt and Fatima Hoosain (specialist surgeons with an interest in breast, thyroid, and parathyroid health as well as soft tissue surgical oncology) stress the importance of being prepared for treatment post a breast cancer diagnosis. 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.
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/
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:
Your lifetime breast journey
Longevity magazine follows your breast health journey - with the guidance of Dr Apffelstaedt.
Dr Apffelstaedt on Afternoon Express discussing breast cancer
Dr Apffelstaedt joined the Afternoon Express team in studio to discuss breast cancer and early detection for Breast Cancer Awareness month as it comes to an end. Watch the interview here:
Tackling the stigma of Breast Cancer this Women’s Month
Published in Spice4Life. While October is traditionally Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the importance of discussing this very common disease in Women’s Month cannot be overlooked – after all, Breast Cancer is the most commonly diagnosed, yet highly curable disease among [...]