Live interactive webinars on topics of interest to breast cancer patients, survivors and their families.
Each panellist addresses the given topic and then the floor is opened up for a Q&A session. Participants can beam in from the comfort of their own home to the presentations and can ask questions.
Upcoming Webinars
10 December 2019
Managing chemo and radiation side effects
Breast cancer treatment affects everyone in different ways, and people can experience anything from few to more severe side effects. Our webinar will discuss strategies on how to manage side effects, to help boost your quality of life during treatment.
Past Webinars
29 October 2019
Newly diagnosed? What you need to know
There's a lot to figure out after a diagnosis of breast cancer and patients can often feel a bit lost between diagnosis and surgery. You may ask, where to from here? What are my treatment options? How do I manage information overload? Do I tell people?
We discuss what the next steps after a diagnosis are, and what you can expect on your breast cancer journey.
We discuss what the next steps after a diagnosis are, and what you can expect on your breast cancer journey.
30 July 2019
A tale of two reconstructions
We speak to twin sisters Vivian and Erica who have two very different stories to tell about their breast reconstruction surgery.
09 April 2019
Life with Lymphoedema
Living with lymphoedema can be difficult and it’s important to know how to manage your symptoms.
14 February 2019
Vitamin C in cancer
We talk about the role vitamin C plays in our body and how this changes with cancer.
06 December 2018
Coping with Christmas
Feeling worried already about Christmas and the added pressures the festive season can bring?
18 October 2018
What do I need to know about mammograms?
With October being breast cancer awareness month we are encouraging Kiwis to go and get a mammogram.
21 August 2018
Genetic Risk of Breast Cancer
Does breast cancer run in your family, or do you want to find out more about genetic risk?
11 July 2018
Breast Cancer Surgery Preparation and Recovery
This webinar will focus on breast cancer surgery and recovery.
19 May 2018
Palbociclib (Ibrance) for metastatic ER+ breast cancer - NZ update
Palbociclib (brand name Ibrance) is a new medicine for advanced ER+ breast cancer.
10 April 2018
Fatigue after (and during) breast cancer
Feeling tired is a common side effect of breast cancer treatment.
20 February 2018
Living Life after Breast Cancer
Moving forward after breast cancer can be difficult and you may have trouble readjusting.
06 December 2017
Fear of recurrence
Living life to the fullest can feel hard when you can't shake the underlying fear that your breast cancer may return.
31 October 2017
Sex after breast cancer
A breast cancer diagnosis can impact sexual health, relationships and body image.
01 August 2017
Latest Breast Cancer Research
Research is one of the keys to better breast cancer treatments and survival.
05 July 2017
Thinking about breast reconstruction?
This webinar was a live streaming of a breast reconstruction awareness event at the Wharewaka Function Centre in Wellington.
20 June 2017
Fertility after breast cancer
Breast cancer treatments can affect your fertility, which can be devastating if you haven't completed your family.
01 March 2017
Living a normal(ish) life with Advanced Breast Cancer
An advanced breast cancer diagnosis can be a life-changing event.