Apffelstaedt, Hoosain & Associates - Breast & Thyroid Health

24/10/2025

Pap is a strong South African tradition.
This reel makes it a tool for breast self-checks.
Like making a great pap recipe, breast health starts at home,
in the action of stirring.
In knowing the texture of your body.
And feeling any changes in time.
Watch. Share.
Make breast checks part of the story we inherit.

https://youtu.be/VeM075BW7r8?si=uKS47QIhFhI-NaWX

The Pap Test features Dr Fatima Hoosain, a surgeon with a special interest in breast health. At first glance, it may resemble a classic pap recipe video, but...

23/10/2025

Dr Apffelstaedt will be available to see patients in Windhoek from 27 – 30 October 2025.

All his Windhoek dates for the rest of the year can be found on our website: https://www.apffelstaedt-hoosain.com/contact-us-namibia-2.

To book a consultation, please contact the Paramount Healthcare Centre.
Tel: 061 287 1103 or 061 287 1125 or Email: apffelstaedt@paramounthcc.com.na

22/10/2025

With kind permission from CCFm 107.5 / 96.7 :2 - this conversation with Dr Hoosain on why breast health matters and what holds some people back from speaking about it, is now available to listen to here: https://www.apffelstaedt-hoosain.com/ccfm-2/

With kind permission from CCFM, the full interview is available here:

22/10/2025

The Pap Test campaign isn’t just about awareness; it’s about sharing messages.
When patients share, we’re reminded that communication can be transformative.

This is the Power of Presence. Thank you to everyone who’s shared their experience.

We invite you to share your story, because your voice helps others feel less alone and reminds us why this work matters.
Whether it’s a moment of strength, vulnerability, or quiet reflection, your experience can offer comfort and connection.

Please email us at info@apffelstaedt-hoosain.com; we’d be honoured to hear from you.

21/10/2025

Today is a reminder that small nutrients can have a big impact.
Iodine is essential for producing thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism, growth, and development. Without enough, the risk of goitre, fatigue, and developmental delays rises sharply.

Our multidisciplinary team offers comprehensive thyroid consultations, ultrasound diagnostics, and proactive health management, because prevention begins with understanding, and continues with access to care.

For more information or to schedule a thyroid health check, call 021 930 2662 or email info@apffelstaedt-hoosain.com

20/10/2025

Osteoporosis can progress quietly until a fracture brings it to light. But early detection changes everything.

Bone Mineral Density (BMD/DXA) scanning offers a gentle, non-invasive way to evaluate bone strength and identify signs of osteoporosis before symptoms appear.

Whether you're approaching menopause, living with a chronic condition, or simply investing in your long-term health, BMD/DXA screening provides insight and peace of mind.

Curious about what the scan involves? Explore the BMD /DXA process here: https://www.apffelstaedt-hoosain.com/what-does-the-bmd-scan-entail/

Share this message. Encourage someone you love. Schedule your screening.

17/10/2025

Every recipe shared through The Pap Test campaign carries more than flavour, it carries a story.

Eleanor Slabbert’s paptert recipe was sent with a personal reflection on care, compassion, and the power of being seen. Her words highlight that breast health is emotional, spiritual, and communal.

We’re honoured to share Eleanor’s voice, and grateful for every person who contributes to this growing movement of tradition, tenderness, and early detection.

https://www.apffelstaedt-hoosain.com/the-pap-test/ -test-recipes

16/10/2025

In this heartfelt conversation with Cape Pulpit and Dr Hoosain, we unpack the myths, fears, and silences that shape how communities understand breast health.
With kind permission from Cape Pulpit, the full interview is available to listen to here: https://www.apffelstaedt-hoosain.com/cape-pulpit/

With kind permission from Cape Pulpit, the full interview is available to listen to below:

16/10/2025

Breast self-examination isn’t just a health check, it’s a quiet moment of care.
It’s a way to reconnect with your body, notice changes early, and build confidence in your own awareness.

Whether you’re new to it or simply need a reminder, this guide is designed to be clear and easy to follow.
Take five minutes today. In your own space. At your own pace.

Because early detection begins with knowing what’s normal for you.

Explore our step-by-step breast self-examination guide, created to support, not overwhelm:
https://www.apffelstaedt-hoosain.com/the-pap-test/ -by-step-guide-to-breast-self-examination

14/10/2025

Lotus FM chats to Dr Hoosain about self-care and the conversations that women should be having about breast health care. With kind permission, the full interview is available to listen to here: https://www.apffelstaedt-hoosain.com/lotus-fm-3/

With kind permission from Lotus FM, the interview is available to listen to:

14/10/2025

With kind permission from Radio 786, this warm, personal interviw with Dr Hoosain is available to listen to here: https://www.apffelstaedt-hoosain.com/radio-786/

With kind permission from Radio 786, the full interview is available to listen to here:

14/10/2025

The Pap Test campaign is stirring up something powerful and it begins in the kitchen.
We believe breast health should feel familiar. Like preparing pap: simple, hands-on, and rooted in everyday care. No medical jargon. No fear. Just a quiet reminder that your well-being starts at home, with your own two hands.

That’s why we’ve created a Recipes Section filled with comforting, creative pap dishes that honour tradition while opening space for life-saving conversations.
The act of stirring pap, a tactile, everyday motion, becomes a gentle metaphor for breast self-examination. It’s culturally grounded, emotionally resonant, and easy to remember.

We’re inviting you to be part of it.
Got a pap recipe that’s close to your heart? Share it with us. Your dish could inspire someone to check in. With themselves, and with others.

Visit the Recipes Section, get inspired, and send in your pap-powered creation to info@apffelstaedt-hoosain.com.

Let’s turn tradition into action, one bowl at a time.
https://www.apffelstaedt-hoosain.com/the-pap-test/ -test-recipes