Recovery Exercises after Breast Cancer Surgery
These videos were developed with Dr. Emma O’Loughlin, a Senior Lecturer in Surgery at the University of Otago.
They are designed to support women recovering from mastectomy, lumpectomy, and lymph node surgery. The content was co-designed with Māori, Pacific, and non-Māori/non-Pacific women, using interviews and focus groups to ensure the videos were safe, practical, and culturally relevant.
Our goal was to achieve a warm, heartfelt tone while providing clear, accessible information. By creating versions in Samoan, Te Reo Māori, and English, these videos are available to complement existing clinical care for a range of women across Aotearoa.
Credits:
Talent: Kali Kopae, Tanea Heke and Taofi Mose Nehemia
Client: Dr Emma O’Loughlin, Senior Lecturer in Surgery at the University of Otago
Producer: Ness Patea and Ruth Korver
Director: Ness Patea
DOP: Mike Potton
Editor: Andrew Suzuki
Endorsed by: These resources have been endorsed by the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ, Cancer Society NZ, and Te Whatu Ora, and are intended to complement existing clinical care.