Webinars and Meetings
2024 Patient and Caregiver Meeting Presentations
Chris Tse, Chair, Brain Tumour Support NZ
Brain Tumour Support NZ - Who We Are and What We Do
Patient and Caregiver Meeting, Wellington NZ, 8th June 2024
The story of Brain Tumour Support NZ from its formation to current day support services and advocacy activities.
Mr Andrew Parker, Neurosurgeon, Wellington Hospital
Neurosurgery for Brain Tumours - Past, Present and Future
Patient and Caregiver Meeting, Wellington NZ, 8th June 2024
An overview of neurosurgical techniques for brain tumours, from a historical perspective through to modern day practice.
Warning: contains images of neurosurgery
Dr Eric Ji, Radiation Oncologist, Wellington Hospital
Radiotherapy for Brain Tumours
Patient and Caregiver Meeting, Wellington NZ, 8th June 2024
An introduction to radiotherapy for brain tumours covering the different types of radiation treatment available in New Zealand and overseas.
Lynda Tse, glioblastoma survivor
Surviving Glioblastoma One Step At A Time
Patient and Caregiver Meeting, Wellington NZ, 8th June 2024
A personal story from an 18-year survivor of a glioblastoma.
A transcript of Lynda’s story can be viewed here.
Associate Professor Eng-Siew Koh, Radiation Oncologist, Liverpool Hospital, Sydney
Future Directions in Neuro-Oncology
Patient and Caregiver Meeting, Wellington NZ, 8th June 2024
A look at the future treatment of brain tumours from the perspective of research and clinical trials.
Dr Salina Iupati & Jeanette McLaughlin
Palliative Care and Hospice Services for Brain Tumour Patients
23 August 2023
A general overview of palliative care and hospice services in Aotearoa, with a particular focus on community based care. The talk also covers the timing and reasons for referral to hospices, an introduction to advance care planning, and a look at what social support services are available in the community.
Dr Matthew Phillips
Metabolic Therapy in Glioblastoma
24 May 2023
Investigating fasting and a modified ketogenic diet as a therapeutic approach for glioblastoma.
Tania Anstiss
It’s OK Not To Be OK
4 July 2022
A presentation to about wellbeing and resilience by clinical psychologist and caregiver, Tania Anstiss.
Dr Thomas Park
New Research on High-Grade Brain Tumours
30 May 2022
Dr Thomas Park from the Centre for Brain Research at the University of Auckland presents an overview on high grade brain tumours, promising glioblastoma treatments and research highlights from his lab.