Upcoming and past 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
26 November 2024
Chemotherapy and breast cancer: What you need to know
Join us for our last webinar of 2024. We will look at chemotherapy and breast cancer. Why it is used, who might be prescribed chemotherapy and strategies to help you navigate side effects.
Past Webinars
29 August 2024
Breast Cancer Surgery: What you need to know
Nearly everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will have some form of surgery. This webinar looks at the factors that might influence decision making and practical tips for preparation and recovery.
06 August 2024
Lobular breast cancer
Lobular breast cancer is the second most common type of breast cancer in New Zealand. This webinar covers what it is and how it is treated.
06 June 2024
Hormone receptor-positive (ER+/PR+) breast cancer
Our latest webinar looking at hormone receptor-positive breast cancer (ER+/PR+). Including what it is, and how we can treat it.
29 February 2024
Triple negative breast cancer
Our first webinar of 2024 looks at triple negative breast cancer - what is it, and how is it treated?
13 November 2023
Life on Ibrance Long-term
This webinar is about long-term treatment with Ibrance and what that looks like for advanced breast cancer patients
19 October 2023
Older women and breast cancer
This webinar looks at breast cancer in women aged 70 and above, including what their different options are when it comes to surgery and treatment
31 August 2023
Breast density
This webinar discusses what breast density is, why it is important and how it is measured.
20 July 2023
HER2+ breast cancer
This webinar discusses what a diagnosis of HER2+ breast cancer means, how treatment has changed and what the different options are.
30 May 2023
Breast cancer and bone health
This webinar covers taking care of your bones while going through treatment for early and advanced breast cancer, which is very important to reduce your risk of osteoporosis and fractures
08 March 2023
Long-term effects of treatment
This webinar looks at the long-term and late side effects of breast cancer treatment, with our expert panel discussing practical strategies to manage them
01 November 2022
Male breast cancer
This webinar looks at male breast cancer, with our expert panel giving an overview of how it is detected, diagnosed and treated
08 September 2022
How to Eat
This webinar looks at all things food, with our expert panel aiming to provide clear advice on eating well with breast cancer, how to manage side effects like nausea that come with treatment, as well as busting some common diet myths along the way
31 August 2022
"Can I keep my breast?"
We discuss the breast-conserving surgical techniques that studies show offer the highest survival rates, while allowing women to keep their breast following a diagnosis of breast cancer.
29 March 2022
How well is NZ tackling breast cancer?
We present a snapshot of the latest data showing how well we’re doing in tackling breast cancer here in Aotearoa New Zealand and how we might enable further improvements
27 July 2021
Life on Ibrance
This webinar looks what you need to know when being treated with Ibrance, from scheduling appointments, negotiating dosages and managing side effects.
01 June 2021
Your breast cancer surgery
This webinar looks at preparing for surgery, the types of surgery you may be recommended and how to manage the post-operative period.
31 March 2021
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.
25 March 2021
Pacific women and breast cancer
Our panel discusses what to expect after being diagnosed with breast cancer, how Pacific women can get the best out of their healthcare and what support is available.
15 December 2020
Research round-up
Our expert panel discusses the latest research from this year, from shorter radiation therapy to the benefits of exercise.
22 October 2020
Complementing cancer treatment
This webinar investigates the complementary therapies recommended for breast cancer treatment and how to choose an evidence-based practice.
05 August 2020
Decision-making in ABC
This webinar looks at decision making when you have advanced breast cancer (ABC), and how you can come to a decision that's best for you and your family.
09 June 2020
Hair today, gone tomorrow
This webinar looks at all things hair, from preparing for hair loss to caring for your hair during and after treatment, and scalp cooling to prevent hair loss.
30 March 2020
COVID-19 and breast cancer
We answered questions from our community on COVID-19, from how breast cancer treatment may affect your risk to what to do if you find a lump.
26 February 2020
Dealing with DCIS
This webinar looks at what to expect when you have DCIS, from treatment options and follow-up to your risk of developing invasive breast cancer.
10 December 2019
Managing chemo and radiation side effects
We discuss helpful tips to manage the side effects of cancer treatment, to help boost your quality of life during this time.
29 October 2019
Newly diagnosed? What you need to know
There's a lot to figure out after a diagnosis of breast cancer. We discuss 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 focuses 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.
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.