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Wāhine Māori and breast cancer

This webinar looks at what to expect after a breast cancer diagnosis and how to make the journey easier for you and your whānau.


A breast cancer diagnosis can come as a shock and the process can feel overwhelming. Our expert panel focuses on the impact of breast cancer on wāhine Māori and their whānau. 

Meet your panel

Stella Williams (Te Rarawa, Te Aupōuri, Ngāpuhi) is a Māori nurse specialist at Waitematā District Health Board. She gives insight into the role of the cancer nurse co-ordinator, and how to get support during your breast cancer journey.

Karina Wright is a breast nurse at Counties Manukau District Health Board. She gives insight into the hospital process and what you can expect from treatment.

Leeanne Webb (Waikato Tainui, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui) was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019. She shares her experience of diagnosis and treatment.

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