Author: Dr. Justus Apffelstaedt
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Rare Forms Of Breast Cancer Deserve Our Attention
The World Health Organization has recently dubbed cancer a global health pandemic, second only to Covid-19[1]. Deaths from breast cancer are often due to late diagnosis, among other factors. Early detection and treatment of breast cancer is crucial for all forms of breast cancer. It is even more important with rare forms of breast cancers…
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Breast Health Is About So Much More Than Mammography!
In this important Q&A, Dr. Justus Apffelstaedt explains why breast health is about so much more than mammography. Dr.Apffelstaedt is a specialist surgeon with an interest in breast, thyroid, and parathyroid health, as well as soft tissue surgical oncology. What exactly do you mean by “breast health is more than just mammography”? Breast health awareness…
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Do HRTs Increase Your Risk Of Breast Cancer?
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]An unintended consequence of the current health crisis has been the delay of, or lack of focus on, “normal” health…
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Breast Cancer: How Does It Affect Younger Women
We define breast cancer as being in a young patient when the woman is younger than 35 or 40 years of age. While in western societies one in 16 of all women with breast cancer is under 40 years of age, in our practice one in 6 women with breast cancer is younger than 40. This…
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Dr Justus Apffelstaedt On Covid-19 And The Cost To Cancer Patients
Cancer – like many other health issues – does not simply stop because a swiftly spreading coronavirus appeared in late 2019. Fear of the Covid-19 virus and our over-burdened healthcare systems have led to the delayed diagnosis and treatment of cancer with inevitable, unnecessary loss of life. The virus is still too new to draw…
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What You Need To Know About Mammograms, And Why They’re Important
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Breast cancer is the most common female cancer in the world(1). However, in countries with access to first-rate healthcare, there has been…
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Thyroid Health: Should You Worry About Thyroid Nodules?
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Thyroid nodules are solid or fluid-filled (cystic) lumps that can develop in the thyroid gland. They are relatively common and rarely cancerous.…
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Breast Cancer: Dr Justus Apffelstaedt Explains The Stages and Prognosis
Knowledge is power, and the more women understand breast cancer, the more likely they will be able to identify it early and minimize the risk of mortality. Breast cancer is an uncontrolled growth of the cells in the breast gland which have the capability to spread to other parts of the body via the bloodstream…
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Breast Cancer and Men: Why We Need To Talk About It
Although seen as a predominantly female disease, breast cancer affects men too. If you are worried about your breast health, it is important to remember the significance of early detection. Fear of coronavirus should not lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment of cancer with inevitable, unnecessary loss of life. The underlying principles of breast cancer…
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Thyroid Cancer: Knowing The Facts This Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text] September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, however, there are many individuals around the world who are still rather unaware of what…