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 kind permission from Die Burger - here is an article about thyroid cancer.
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.
With permission from Good Hope FM, the interview with Dr Hoosain about thyroid cancer is available to listen to:
With permission from Lotus FM, these clips are an interview with Dr Hoosain about the thyroid (what it is and what it does) as well as thyroid cancer - a treatable disease.
Published by Spice4Life A thyroidectomy is the removal of all or part of your thyroid gland. The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate the body’s metabolic rate controlling heart, muscle and digestive function, brain development and bone maintenance.The gland is located in the [...]
Published on Spice4Life. September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, however there are many South Africans who are still rather unaware of what the thyroid is and what to look out for. Being armed with the facts greatly increases the opportunity [...]