Dr Roodt
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February 7, 2025
“NOT-SO-NICE” PERSONALITY HER2-POSITIVE BREAST CANCER These cancer cells overproduce a protein called HER2Neu. Some of them may also be sensitive to estrogen and progesterone and others not. They tend to have higher cell division rates and are considered slightly more aggressive. This is why chemotherapy may be recommended before surgery for this type of breast cancer. The chemotherapy should ideally also be combined with a special drug that targets the […]
February 7, 2025
Breast cancer isn’t just breast cancer. But rather like a family that all has the same surname but very different names and personalities. Like in all families, some are nice and easy to deal with while others may be more unpredictable and slightly more challenging to manage. This makes breast cancer a complex disease, and everyone’s experience is unique. If we understand your cancer’s personality, it helps us to decide […]
February 7, 2025
This healing journey is the ideal opportunity to get more intentional about how we live our lives. These principles have also been shown to improve the general outcome and quality of life of cancer patients. Healing, rather than just cure, is the objective and can have a profound impact on the rest of your life. #1 SLEEP (REST & REJUVENATION) Countless scientific studies are proving the absolute importance of good […]
February 7, 2025
Taking Care of Yourself This is a courageous journey. In the pages that follow, you’ll find a space to express your emotions, reflect on your experiences, and draw strength from the power within. It is here to remind you that you are not alone and that your resilience shines brightly, even in the face of challenges. Gratitude Cultivating gratitude and positivity can be a powerful force in navigating through difficult […]
February 7, 2025
You are not alone. And even though this mountain feels impossible to climb, this too will one day lie behind you. Our wish for you is that you get to know your strength and courage on this journey of learning more about your inner strength. Because darling, you are strong and courageous, even if you can’t see or feel it now. This is a healing journey. Yes, it is hard, […]
June 5, 2018
Welcome to our 4th Surgery with Soul Newsletter! My hope with this little monthly note to patients and practitioners is to not only provide valuable information but also a spark of inspiration! If you find this newsletter useful, make sure you subscribe on our website – just to be sure in lands in your inbox! This month’s note is short and sweet – a really brief summary to give more clarity around the […]
May 2, 2018
WELCOME to the 3rd SURGERY WITH SOUL newsletter! My hope with this little monthly note to patients and practitioners is to not only provide valuable information but a also a spark of inspiration! If you find this newsletter useful, please feel free to share it with patients, family or friends. This month’s note starts with a warning – it is largely an opinion and philosophical piece on a topic I […]
April 16, 2018
Welcome back to the Surgery with Soul newsletter! We hope that this little monthly note from us to you are benefiting patients and health care practitioners alike. I also hope that we provide not only valuable information but a spark of inspiration! If you find this newsletter useful, please feel free to share it with patients, family or friends. This month we take a brief look at a topic wrought with controversy […]
March 22, 2018
NEWSLETTER – MARCH 2018 Welcome to our first Surgery with Soul newsletter for 2018! We hope that this little monthly note from us to you will benefit patients and health care practitioners alike. We have a few interesting topics lined up — aimed to give you enough to think about and spark your curiosity without boring you to tears. We will often put things in point format or use information […]