Radiation therapy for breast cancer: what you need to know
Radiation therapy for breast cancer: what you need to know
Join us for an informative webinar all about radiation therapy for breast cancer.
Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to destroy cancer cells that may have been left in the breast and surrounding area after surgery.
This webinar will explain how radiation therapy works, its role in breast cancer treatment, who will receive radiation therapy, common side effects, and what to expect during the treatment.
Our expert panel will also discuss how treatment decisions are made, empowering you with knowledge to understand your treatment plan. Whether you're newly diagnosed or supporting a loved one, this webinar offers valuable insights and answers to your questions.
Don't forget your questions for the Q & A at the end. Join us at 7pm 6 May 2025.
Meet the panel
Pam Westhead - Pam was diagnosed with stage two, grade one invasive lobular breast cancer after a routine mammogram in 2023. She had two surgeries followed by radiation therapy. She is now 18 months post treatment and joins us to share her story.
Dr Susan Brooks - Dr Brooks is a consultant radiation oncologist at Auckland Radiation Oncology and Auckland City Hospital. She specialises in gynaecological, breast and gastrointestinal radiation oncology.
We will also hear from a breast cancer radiation technician about what to expect during treatment