Kathleene Dower is a senior radiation therapist working for the North Coast Cancer Institute, Lismore Base Hospital.

She is also a 2025 Breast Cancer Trials Clinical Fellow, and her project aims to test whether virtual reality (VR) coaching and education can help patients learn the Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) technique more effectively.

The VR experience will show patients what to expect during treatment, provide breath-holding practice, and be available both at the clinic and at home.