Dr Apffelstaedt Archives - Apffelstaedt, Hoosain & Associates

IOL – World Thyroid Day

Nicole Capper2023-05-26T10:06:09+02:00News|

Many South Africans are still unaware of what the thyroid is, let alone the impact of thyroid cancer. This lack of awareness makes it challenging for individuals to detect and diagnose thyroid diseases early, which can significantly affect their chances of recovery. The importance of early detection and diagnosis cannot be overstated. Thyroid cancer is one of the fastest-growing cancers globally, and it affects people of all ages and genders. Early detection and diagnosis can increase the chances of successful treatment and recovery. 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.

City Press – Early diagnosis of breast cancer is essential

Nicole Capper2023-05-03T10:02:59+02:00News|

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

Your Wellness Matters

Nicole Capper2022-10-31T16:24:37+02:00News|

That spectacular coverage was afforded by My Wellness Matters! With their permission, the full media clips are below:

Channel Africa speaks to Dr Apffelstaedt about cancer and the younger patient and The Ditto Project

Nicole Capper2022-10-24T14:17:53+02:00News|

With permission from Channel Africa, the full interview clips with Dr Apffelstaedt are below:

Cape Talk Speaks To Dr Apffelstaedt About Breast Cancer And Men

Nicole Capper2022-08-18T18:55:27+02:00News|

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

THE BRCA GENE – published with permission from FIT LIFE and HIGHBURY MEDIA – written by GLYNIS HORNING

Nicole Capper2022-08-18T18:55:28+02:00News|

The Evolution of Genetics in Breast Cancer – Health & Wellness Insights, April 2022

Nicole Capper2022-08-18T18:55:29+02:00News|

The Evolution of Genetics in Breast Cancer – Medical Chronicle

Nicole Capper2022-08-18T18:55:30+02:00News|

Dr Apffelstaedt to present at the 41st Medical Congress in Namibia (taking place on 8th and 9th April)

Nicole Capper2022-08-18T18:55:32+02:00News|

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:

Dr Apffelstaedt was featured on Expresso on the 26th October – this is a great live interview about breast cancer. It also puts current treatment and diagnostic advances into perspective

Nicole Capper2022-08-18T18:55:32+02:00News|

Dr Apffelstaedt was featured on Expresso on the 26th October - this is a great live interview about breast cancer. It also puts current treatment and diagnostic advances into perspective. The full interview is below.

ChaiFM speaks to Dr Apffelstaedt about the different stages of breast cancer and how that impacts treatment

Nicole Capper2022-08-18T18:55:33+02:00News|

ChaiFM spoke to Dr Apffelstaedt on 21st October about the different stages of breast cancer and the treatment options at each stage. This is a complicated topic that Dr Apffelstaedt has broken down into more simplistic and mainstream language. The [...]