In October, women all over the world are encouraged to examine their breasts and go for mammograms. But what about men? Although breast cancer is 100 times less common among men, research shows that men who get breast cancer have...
In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we are sharing our Titillating Tuesday calendar with 12 tips on how to examine your breasts. Print it out and stick it on your bathroom door as a monthly reminder. ...
I was talking to one of our patients who recently had a breast reconstruction after breast cancer. She said to me: “I don’t relate to this 'survivor culture' thing. I had cancer, I don’t have it anymore. I don’t want...
I’m always struck by the heroism of our breast reconstruction patients. These amazing ladies have had the diagnosis we all dread. They have heard the words “you have breast cancer”. Like true heroes, they don’t give up the fight. They...
By Dr Dewald Coolen When faced with a diagnosis of breast cancer – or any other form of cancer – your first thought will be your survival. Our minds tend to gravitate toward the worst possibilities and although this is normal,...
NOT ALL LUMPS ARE CANCER Anna Magee shares her experience While following our Titillating Tuesday Tips you find a lump in your breast. Your first thought is "I have cancer". Your heart sinks and you rush to see your doctor. The good...
In December 2013, Jenny Lee Morris – one of Dr Jonathan Toogood’s patients and mother of four – received the news that she has breast cancer. Today she is cancer-free. She shares her story with the readers of JOY! Magazine...
October is breast cancer awareness month. Therefore October is also the month that general and plastic surgeons brace themselves for the flood of ladies in need of mastectomies and reconstructive surgery. It is a testament to the success of the breast...
By Dr Cordula Winkler Don’t panic – take a deep breath. Make an appointment with a general surgeon. After your examination, the surgeon will remove a small piece of the lump in order to examine its cause. You will...
October is breast cancer awareness month. Therefore October is also the month that general and plastic surgeons brace themselves for the flood of ladies in need of mastectomies and reconstructive surgery. It is a testament to the success of the breast...