Early Screening for Colorectal Cancer
Dr Du Plessis recently appeared on Annette Havenga’s Radio Overberg lifestyle show, where they discussed what a colonoscopy is, and he explained how and why it is performed, as well as the importance of early colorectal cancer screenings for those with a family...
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Follow Dr Du Plessis on Facebook and Instagram for easy-to-understand insights into topics like laparoscopy, gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and endoscopy. Not sure what these procedures are or why they’re important? Don’t worry—we’ll break it down in simple terms, answer...
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...