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.
Schilddrüsenkrebs: Was man wissen muss
Published in Allgemeine Zeitung on Tuesday, 8th June 2021
What is pregnancy associated breast cancer?
By Dr Fatima Hoosain, specialist surgeon at Apffelstaedt & Associates with a particular interest in breast and thyroid health Published in Longevity Live on 9 April 2021 Pregnancy associated breast cancer (PABC) is defined as breast cancer that is diagnosed [...]
Breast cancer and depression on SAfm
Dr Apffelstaedt spoke to SAfm about breast cancer and depression on Monday evening (15 March). To listen to the podcast, click through to the page and press PLAY.
Apffelstaedt, Hoosain and Associates renamed to welcome new associate
The established Apffelstaedt & Associates practice is renamed Apffelstaedt, Hoosain & Associates from 1 March 2021. Founded by Dr Justus Apffelstaedt in 2002, Apffelstaedt and Associates is internationally and locally recognised for its excellence, with their highly qualified team often [...]
Breast cancer during Covid-19 on Expresso
Dr Apffelstaedt spoke to Expresso on the 2nd February about breast cancer during Covid-19. They speak about treatment and diagnosis during pandemic situations, as well as the vaccination and whether to worry about taking it whilst being treated for cancer. [...]
COVID-19 and the cost to cancer patients on Voice of the Cape
Voice of the Cape spoke to Dr Apffelstaedt on Monday, 1st February about breast cancer in general and the specific negative effects of the pandemic on breast cancer diagnoses and breast health management. The full interview is available in the [...]
COVID-19 and the cost to cancer patients
Featured in Republikein on the 29th January - Dr Apffelstaedt covers an important topic.
Is your thyroid on the blink?
Dr Apffelstaedt supplied Your Pregnancy & Baby with info on Thyroid health, which was featured in December 2020.
Breast Cancer and hormonal contraceptive use
By Dr Fatima Hoosain, specialist surgeon with a particular interest in breast and thyroid health. We answer the big question: Are contraceptives safe? Advances of the 21st century have brought all kinds of helpful medical interventions to be grateful for. [...]