Support, dignity and early detection – One bra at a time

By Angelo Julies | 12/08/2025 | Comments Off on Support, dignity and early detection – One bra at a time
Pictured with the bra collection boxes is the Durbanville mammography team, who invite women to ‘bring a bra’ to any of these SCP branches: Panorama, Louis Leipoldt, Durbanville, Cape Gate, Tygervalley Mammography Centre, Vredenburg, Malmesbury, Paarl, and Worcester.  SCP Radiology also has a dedicated mammography centre in TygerValley.

With Women’s Month underway, SCP Radiology is proud to once again partner with ILoveBoobies for the annual ‘Bring a Bra’ initiative, that offers more than just support. With 1 in 27 South African women at risk of developing breast cancer, early detection and education are vital. ILoveBoobies provides free clinical breast exams and awareness drives…

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A common misunderstanding about iodinated contrast

By Elana van der Watt | 04/08/2025 | Comments Off on A common misunderstanding about iodinated contrast
A radiology nurse inserting a needle for the administration of contrast during a CT scan at SCP Radiology.

A contrast scan is a medical imaging test, such as a CT (computed tomography) scan or MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), that uses a special dye called a ‘contrast agent’ to make certain areas of the body easier to see. The contrast helps highlight blood vessels, organs, or abnormal tissues, providing clearer and more detailed images.…

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