Dr. Fatima Hoosain highlights that lifestyle factors like diet, stress, and lack of exercise can contribute to early-onset cancer. She advises women to start mammograms and screenings earlier and to regularly examine their breasts for any changes
Dr. Fatima Hoosain addresses breast and colon cancer, and treatments for younger patients, emphasising early detection and fertility planning. She also highlights cervical cancer prevention through the HPV vaccine and the importance of regular screenings.
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.
Carla talks about her diagnosis and how she coped with the emotional and psychological aspects of her diagnosis. She also shares how important the support of her family and friends was, and how her perspective on life has changed.
The thyroid and its functions are not well-known to many people, despite its importance. In a recent Radio 786 interview, Dr. Hoosain sheds light on thyroid cancer, discussing its development, symptoms, and available treatments.
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women in our country, but it is preventable. Dr Hoosain talks about what can be done to reverse this concerning issue and why screening and the HPV vaccine are important.
1 in every 42 women have cervical cancer, and 80% of cervical cancer is caused by HPV however, cervical cancer is preventable. In recognition of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Hoosain talks about the need for better gynaecological health care, the importance of screening, and the HPV vaccine.
Having breast cancer does not put you at a higher risk of getting cervical cancer, nor does having one cancer omit you from developing another unrelated cancer. For that reason, it is of utmost importance for anyone with a cervix to undergo regular cervical cancer screening.
An estimated 64% of sexually active women in their reproductive years (between the ages of 15 and 49) make use of contraception worldwide. Hormonal contraceptives have well-known side effects such as venous thrombo-embolism, migraines, dizziness and fatigue. A study performed in Denmark and published in the NEJM(New England Journal of Medicine) in 2017 found its way into media and seemed to also draw a correlation between increased breast cancer risk and the use of hormonal contraceptives. This article unpacks those findings.
Many South Africans are still unaware of what the thyroid is and what to look out for when it comes to thyroid health, being armed with the facts greatly increases the opportunity for early detection and diagnosis, which are a patient’s best chance for recovery.
Bush Radio spoke to Dr Hoosain about thyroid cancer - how it develops, the symptoms and the treatment.
As World Thyroid Day fast approaches, YouFM speak to Dr Fatima Hoosain about everything to do with the thyroid - including what it is, what it does, and what can go wrong.
Radio 786 talks to Dr Fatima Hoosain about the role that diet can play in improving your chances of reducing cancer risk. Importantly - diet is an adjunct to treatment and screening. With kind permission, the full media clip is here.
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.
Many South Africans are still unaware of what the thyroid is and what to look out for when it comes to thyroid health. Being armed with the facts greatly increases the opportunity for early detection and diagnosis, which are a patient’s best chance for recovery. This article provides those facts.
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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.
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.
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:
Dr Fatima Hoosain chatted to Radio 786 about cervical cancer. This is a really important topic as we don't normally hear much about cervical cancer. And many women after menopause think it's not an issue. But these are misconceptions as it is one of those diseases where risk increases with age and therefore screening is recommended until 65 or 70.
With kind permission from Lotus FM, the full clip is available to listen to.
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. [...]
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/
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.