These free, virtual sessions are informative and provide a way to help you feel more empowered and confident while navigating cancer. You’re welcome to tune in with friends and family, to this one-hour online session held on Zoom.
Upcoming expert Q&A sessions
Lance Burdett
Topic: Anxiety & Sleep
Sunday, 21st April at 4:00pm – Register here
Sunday, 21st July at 4:00pm – Register here
In this session Lance will explain how we can learn to manage sleep and our anxieties. Our interactive chat gives you the opportunity to ask Lance questions.
After 20 years in construction Lance spent 22 years as a cop becoming New Zealand’s leading crisis negotiator. Lance has been described as “The most qualified and highly skilled negotiator within NZ Police”, training with the elite tactical units of Police, Corrections, Fire, Military, and the FBI.
Lance is a speaker, coach, author and wellbeing expert. He has a Master of Arts Degree, (Terrorism, Safety & Security), a Graduate Diploma in Business Studies, a Diploma in Policing and a Graduate Certificate in Applied Management. Publishing two bestselling books – Behind the Tape, Life on the Police Frontline and Dark Side of the Brain, Adapting to Adversity – he is writing a third book on anxiety
Victoria Thompson
Topic: Bowel Cancer
May date to be confirmed.
In this session Victoria will share information about bowel cancer. She will talk about Bowel Cancer NZ, the support available for patients and whānau, general information about bowel cancer and most often asked questions about treatment. An experienced Registered Nurse, Victoria sees her role as an amazing opportunity to help patients and whānau through nursing support, education and advice, and to help increase awareness of bowel cancer.
With an extensive background in community palliative care, Victoria is a ‘people person’ who loves helping others. Warm, approachable and easy-to-talk-to, she says she’s only ever had ‘the best’ patients and families. “If you’ve been diagnosed with bowel cancer, or someone you love has, don’t be afraid to reach out for support,” she says. “I can point you in the right direction, help you figure out all that confusing bowel cancer terminology and the effects of different treatments – and even help you work out what to say to your family.’
Previous expert Q&A sessions
To view all previous expert Q&A sessions please see the playlist on the LGFB YouTube channel.
