Dr Maré Du Plessis chatted to Tracey Lange on KFM to answer questions about hernias
Patients will almost always notice the lump, but many times they won’t have symptoms, so they think they should wait and see if it will go away. “It should always be seen to, though, we never tell patients to ignore it as it will not go away. There’s a...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to remind loved ones about the importance of screenings. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, but early detection and treatment can greatly improve outcomes. Here Dr Du Plessis clarifies...
What is a hernia?
Picture: Pexels. A hernia occurs when an organ or fatty tissue squeezes through a weak spot or tear in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue in the abdomen, says Dr Maré du Plessis. This article was originally published on IOL – read about the The lowdown...
Colonoscopies: Dr Maré du Plessis chats on Cape Talk
Dr Maré du Plessis discusses colonoscopies with Pippa Hudson on Cape Talk Presenter Pippa Hudson interviewed Dr Du Plessis about the reasons to go for a colonoscopy, on Cape Talk’s early afternoon show. Listeners called in and asked questions – you can listen by...