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Apffelstaedt, Hoosain & Associates - Breast & Thyroid Health We are a multi-disciplinary Breast, Thryoid and Bone Health Centre that offers a comprehensive clinical & appropriate imaging assessment service.

We are a multi-disciplinary Breast and Thyroid Health Centre that offers a comprehensive clinical and appropriate imaging assessment service for any breast and thyroid health related matter. Our dedicated and highly qualified team assists you to pro-actively manage your health as opposed to only managing disease. With an environment designed for privacy and a focus on ongoing professional education, Apffelstaedt, Hoosain & Associates is dedicated to providing a comprehensive breast and thyroid health management service.

A breast cancer diagnosis affects more than physical health. Treatment, uncertainty and changes to the body can take an ...
10/10/2026

A breast cancer diagnosis affects more than physical health. Treatment, uncertainty and changes to the body can take an emotional toll too.

On World Mental Health Day, we want to recognise that mental wellbeing deserves attention throughout breast cancer care. If you’re finding things difficult, tell someone you trust or speak to your healthcare team. You don’t have to manage it alone.

Read more about the connection between breast health and mental health: https://www.apffelstaedt-hoosain.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-link-between-breast-and-mental-health/



09/10/2026

When Natasha Nuguris noticed a change in her breast, she could have waited to see whether it disappeared. She chose to have it checked. Her cancer was found before it had spread to her lymph nodes.

In her account on our campaign page, Natasha writes about what that decision meant to her: time with family and friends, future plans and the ordinary evenings she values differently now. Her story belongs to her, and it is a reminder that a change does not have to seem dramatic to deserve attention.

Read Natasha’s full story:https://www.apffelstaedt-hoosain.com/what-early-detection-saves/

07/10/2026

FAQ: I had a normal screening mammogram. Do I still need to mention a new breast change?

Yes. Screening is for people who do not have symptoms. A new change needs its own assessment, even if your last mammogram was normal. Tell your healthcare professional what has changed and when you first noticed it. They can decide which examination or imaging is appropriate.

A result from a previous appointment cannot explain a new symptom. Find more answers in our breast health FAQs: https://www.apffelstaedt-hoosain.com/faq-2/

If you and someone else have both been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, you may be surprised to hear that your treatment p...
06/10/2026

If you and someone else have both been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, you may be surprised to hear that your treatment plans are different.

One person may need surgery and radioactive iodine. Another may need surgery alone. For some people with low-risk disease, careful monitoring may be an option.

Your medical team considers the type of tumour, how far it has spread and your individual circumstances when recommending a plan. If you’re unsure why a particular approach has been recommended, ask them to talk you through it.

Read more about how thyroid cancer treatment is changing: https://www.apffelstaedt-hoosain.com/thyroid-cancer-treatment-is-changing/

05/10/2026

Five Moments is the painting Nelia Annandale created for our practice after her breast cancer experience. It now hangs behind the reception desk.

In this reel, Nelia walks us through the figures she painted and the moments they represent, including the waiting that comes with tests and the relief of receiving news. She deliberately left the figures without faces so that others could see something of their own experience in the work.

Watch Nelia talk about Five Moments, then visit the campaign page to see the artwork: https://www.apffelstaedt-hoosain.com/what-early-detection-saves/ -artwork

02/10/2026

FAQ: Is a small change worth having checked?

Yes. A lump is one reason to make an appointment, but it is not the only one. A new ni**le or skin change, discharge, thickening, a change in shape or persistent discomfort also deserves an assessment. Many breast changes turn out to be benign, and you do not have to work out the cause yourself before seeking advice.

If something is new or different for you, speak to a healthcare professional. Our breast health FAQs explain what to look for: https://www.apffelstaedt-hoosain.com/faq-2/

01/10/2026

Nelia Annandale felt well when she went for a routine gynaecology appointment in 2017. She had noticed subtle changes to her ni**les, but had put them down to menopause. A breast scan that day led to a diagnosis of cancer in both breasts.

More than eight years later, she is painting, cycling and spending time with her family. In our October campaign, Nelia tells her story in her own words and asks us to pay attention to changes that are easy to explain away.

Watch her reel and explore What Early Detection Saves: https://www.apffelstaedt-hoosain.com/what-early-detection-saves/

Dr. Apffelstaedt sal beskikbaar wees om pasiënte in Windhoek te sien van 5 – 8 Oktober 2026.Al sy Windhoek-datums vir di...
30/09/2026

Dr. Apffelstaedt sal beskikbaar wees om pasiënte in Windhoek te sien van 5 – 8 Oktober 2026.

Al sy Windhoek-datums vir die res van die jaar kan op ons webwerf gevind word: https://www.apffelstaedt-hoosain.com/contact-us-namibia-2.

Om 'n konsultasie te bespreek, kontak asseblief die Paramount Healthcare Centre.
Tel: 061 287 1103 of 061 287 1125
E-pos: [email protected]

Natasha Nuguris could have waited to see if the change in her breast went away. She didn’t.Looking back, she says that d...
29/09/2026

Natasha Nuguris could have waited to see if the change in her breast went away. She didn’t.

Looking back, she says that decision changed everything.

Because what early detection protected wasn’t only her health. It was her future, and the moments, milestones and opportunities still waiting for her.

This October, **What Early Detection Saves** explores what finding breast cancer early can make possible, through the experiences of women who have lived it.

Discover the campaign:
apffelstaedt-hoosain.com/what-early-detection-saves

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