This interview with Dr Hoosain asks questions about how AI is used in mammography and how it benefits accuracy. With advanced learning, AI detects very subtle indications, assisting the mammogram reader to spot these more easily. Dr Hoosain also touches on treatment advances in the treatment of breast cancer.
This interview talks about everything to do with breast cancer. The most important message is: It is treatable! 90-95% of people diagnosed with breast cancer go on to live a full life. The full interview with Dr Hoosain and Dr Apffelstaedt is available to listen to here.
Dr Hoosain chats to Voice of the Cape about her special interests - breast and thyroid health. She goes into detail on breast health management as well as breast cancer itself. Questions are also taken from listeners.
The thyroid is one of those glands that you don't really think about. Small as it is, it is crucial. It affects, directly or indirectly, almost every function in our bodies, including our temperature, digestive system and mental development. It [...]
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.
World Cancer Day is on 4th February every year. It's all about mobilising awareness of screening and meeting WHO cancer goals. eNCA speaks to Dr Hoosain about what the cancer stats are globally (and locally) and to talk about breast cancer in particular.
All about breast cancer. This is a great interview with Dr Hoosain (by Bush Radio). They speak about diet and breast cancer, lifestyle changes that you can make and more (for prevention), along with diagnosis and treatment.
With permission from Lotus FM, the clips below contain an interview with Dr Hoosain. It includes questions from listeners and is in three segments.
Pippa Hudson of Cape Talk spoke to Dr Fatima Hoosain about thyroid health. This is a fantastic interview that also had call-in's and whatsapp messages. The full interview is available here.
With permission from IOL, the article by Dr Fatima Hoosain from the IOL Health digimag is featured below:
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!
With permission from Expresso, the interview clips are below. Enjoy!