Best Dani Binnington Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 165 - Bonus Friday Episode 2 - Doubt, not fitting in and no publishing deal 23:36

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Episode 165 - Bonus Friday Episode 2 - Doubt, not fitting in and no publishing deal Welcome to a very special bonus edition of The Menopause and Cancer Podcast. I’m Dani Binnington — cancer survivor, menopause advocate, and founder of Menopause and Cancer — and today marks the start of something I’ve been quietly working on for years. This is our s…

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Episode 164 - You Come First 45:43

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In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Dr. Tiffany Troso-Sandoval — a leading medical oncologist with over 25 years of experience — for an honest and deeply empowering conversation about cancer, survivorship, and putting yourself first. Dr. Troso-Sandoval shares her journey in oncology and her passion for helping women navigate not only treatmen…

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Episode 163 - Bonus Friday Episode - Something exciting is happening…. 19:40

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Welcome to a very special bonus edition of The Menopause and Cancer Podcast. I’m Dani Binnington — cancer survivor, menopause advocate, and founder of Menopause and Cancer — and today marks the start of something I’ve been quietly working on for years. In this episode, I’m inviting you behind the scenes of my brand-new book, Navigating Menopause Af…

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Episode 162 - Beyond Being Strong: Self-Compassion and the Realities of Life After Cancer 1:04:55

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So many of us have been made to feel like we should just be “okay” after cancer—that if we’re not constantly “beating it” or “staying strong,” then somehow we’re failing. That we should be grateful it was “only” this stage, “only” this treatment. But the truth is, it’s not only anything. It’s hard, it’s relentless, and the weight of having to hold …

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Episode 161 - Why a High-Protein Diet Isn't The Answer 52:05

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If you’ve been feeling confused by the high-protein hype, this episode will bring clarity. In this episode, I’m joined once again by the brilliant Julie Webb – a nutritionist with decades of experience supporting people through cancer and recovery. She’s been on the podcast before, and I knew I had to bring her back because she has so much practica…

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Episode 160 - The Hidden Struggles: Menopause, Cancer & Ethnic Minority Women 39:43

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Today, we’re opening up an important conversation about menopause, cancer, and the barriers that can make getting the right support even harder. My guest, Dr. Ferhat Udin, is a GP menopause specialist. She’ll be sharing her expertise on the unique challenges faced by women from ethnic minorities, alongside some of her own challenges as a female doc…

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Episode 159 - The Future of Sexual Health After Cancer: Can Vaginal Probiotics Help? 35:23

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Could a breakthrough in women's health change the way we manage sexual health after cancer? In this episode, I sit down with Jo Bailey, a consultant gynaecologist surgeon, specialising in gynaecological cancers, to explore an exciting and emerging treatment—vaginal probiotics. Many cancer survivors struggle with menopause symptoms, including vagina…

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Episode 158 - Call It Out: Granola Won’t Fix Menopause 27:22

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In this powerful solo episode, Dani invites you to press pause, tune in, and reflect — while also arming you with clarity around some of the noise in the menopause space. You’ll learn how to check in with yourself emotionally, spot the signs of meno-washing in the wellness industry, and take small but meaningful steps to reclaim your voice and your…

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Episode 157 - Friendship, Mental Health & Self-Care: Navigating Cancer Survivorship 36:10

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In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Walker, a coach and podcast host, but also my very dear friend who has helped me personally so much over the years. We talk about the power of friendship and support when navigating cancer and mental health challenges. We explore the emotional ups and downs of survivorship, the impact of anxiety and the role…

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Episode 156 - How to Start Strength Training After Cancer: Safe & Effective Workouts 58:57

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Want to regain strength after cancer treatment but don’t know where to start? In this episode, I speak with Sarah Newman, a cancer survivor who has turned her frustration and passion into becoming an exercise specialist for survivors. We’ll talk about how to begin strength training after cancer, what exercises are safe, and how to rebuild muscle af…

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Episode 155 - Broadway Star Turned Cancer Survivorship and Menopause Advocate 47:28

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In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Rachel Frankenthal, a board-certified Physician Assistant and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, whose work is transforming the lives of cancer survivors. Rachel specialises in gynaecological oncology at UCLA, supporting women through both cancer treatment and survivorship—particularly those navigat…

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Episode 154 - HRT, Sugar, Turmeric & Myths: Cancer & Menopause Facts You Need to Hear 54:55

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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Liz O’Riordan, a former breast cancer surgeon, three-time cancer survivor, and author of The Cancer Roadmap: Real Science to Guide Your Treatment Path. Liz shares the motivation behind her latest book, and the most common myths surrounding cancer, treatment, and menopause. We discuss the emotional toll of a cancer…

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Episode 153 - Herbal Medicine for Menopause: What Works for Your Symptoms 47:32

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by Melinda McDougall, a registered Medical Herbalist. Melinda has analysed hundreds of research papers on herbal medicine and menopause to uncover what truly works for some of our most bothersome menopause symptoms. Today, she brings that knowledge to us so that we can find out what considerations we have to make when…

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Episode 152 - Osteoporosis Risk After Cancer Treatment 48:27

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Are your bones at risk after cancer treatment? Many cancer survivors experience bone loss due to treatments that affect hormones and bone density. In this episode, we break down what you need to know about osteoporosis, how to assess your risk, and the steps you can take to protect your bone health. Our expert guest, Dr. Olivia Hum, is a GP special…

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Episode 151 - How to Heal Holistically 50:06

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Navigating menopause after cancer treatment comes with unique challenges, and finding the right support can make all the difference. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Laura James, a board-certified naturopathic oncologist with over 20 years of experience in integrative cancer care. No one mentioned to Laura that her own medical treatment would sto…

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Episode 150 - Smart Goals for Survivors - Making Changes That Last 48:41

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Many of our listeners are on a quest to improve their menopause symptoms and overall health, trying this and trying that. But as we all know, making lasting lifestyle changes can be tough—especially after cancer treatment. In this conversation, we explore how to turn good intentions into real, lasting habits that will help improve your health, redu…

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Episode 149 - How Emily Beat her Menopause Symptoms 39:17

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In today’s conversation, I speak to Emily Lunn who shares her personal journey through breast cancer and the challenges she faced with surgical menopause. Emily managed to find strategies to ‘win over her menopause’ as she says and I am so excited to share her story with you. We also talk about feelings of low mood and suicidal thoughts and so plea…

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Episode 148 - You are not Broken - Lessons From a 3 x Menopause Warrior 56:46

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Today we’re joined by an extraordinary guest—Tatum, a true warrior who has faced and navigated menopause not once, not twice, but three times! Tatum has been a cancer survivor for over 10 years and shares with us what each menopause has brought with it: the challenges and lessons learned. Her invaluable insights, alongside realistic expectations an…

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Episode 147 - Which diet helps ease menopause symptoms after cancer? 1:06:40

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Welcome to today’s most practical podcast episode, where we’re diving into one of the most common and confusing questions for those navigating menopause after cancer: "How should I be eating?" We know how overwhelming it can be to understand what works best for your body after cancer treatment, especially when menopause throws in extra challenges. …

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Episode 146 - Your Plan For Better Sleep 59:45

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In today’s episode, Dr Zoe Schaedel shares with us how we can plan for better sleep. When you’re up in the middle of the night, unable to fall asleep, everything seems so much worse. Insomnia is very common in cancer patients and most people struggle unable to sleep for years after their initial diagosis even. Is that you? What you need, is a plan.…

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Episode 145 - How to Find Pleasure and Intimacy After Cancer? 1:04:09

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In today’s episode, Dr Angela Wright, a clinical sexologist trained in psychosexual therapy, will guide us through this intimate, interactive and thought-provoking episode on how to find pleasure and intimacy after cancer. “This has been one of the most valuable sessions I have attended after since my cancer treatment”, said a member who joined us …

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Episode 144 - Joint Aches, Bone Health and Mental Health - Expert Solutions 1:10:30

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In today’s episode, Dr. Olivia Hum, a British Menopause Society expert, will guide us through expert solutions to manage joint aches and pains and what we can do to look after our bone health. We will also discuss: Holistic joint aches solutions How can I look after my bone health? What is a Dexa scan? How do I know my bones are at risk? Mental hea…

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Episode 143 - Alternatives to HRT - Prescribable Non-Hormonal Options 58:33

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In today’s episode, Dr. Zoe Schaedel, a British Menopause Society expert, will guide us through your non-hormonal prescribable options for helping with your menopause symptoms. “What can your doctor prescribe if you can’t have HRT?”, I what we asked. We will also discuss: What can you expect from a menopause specialist? What alternatives are there …

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Episode 142 - Exercise Solutions: What Really Works for Menopause Symptoms 55:01

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Episode 142 - Exercise Solutions: What Really Works for Menopause Symptoms In today’s episode, we will explore which type of exercise and which dose of exercise will help ease cancer treatment-induced symptoms such as anxiety, fatigue, depression, insomnia and bone health. In this episode, we are going to explore: what exercise can do for you. We a…

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Episode 141 - What’s in your Menopause And Cancer Toolkit? 1:00:59

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Welcome to today’s episode where I want to sum up what numerous doctors have shared with me over the years. In this episode we are going to explore: why you are most likely experiencing challenges in getting the right help with your menopausal symptoms. We will go through all the symptoms associated with the menopause and why it might be confusing …

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Episode 140 - Christmas Day Special: What Are We Celebrating Today 27:57

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Welcome to this special Christmas Day episode of the Menopause and Cancer Podcast. For many of us—cancer survivors navigating treatment-induced menopause—this day might not feel like the picture-perfect celebration we see in movies or on social media. And that’s okay. In today’s episode, I want to turn celebrating on it’s head - and celebrate YOU. …

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Episode 139 - 2024 Reflection & Intention Setting Ceremony 1:04:34

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This is perhaps the most important practice of 2024. By taking time out for yourself, you’ll be in awe of everything you’ve achieved and overcome this year – you’ll be in awe of yourself. I will guide you through a series of structured questions to help you reflect on the past year and begin looking ahead to the new year with purpose and intention.…

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Episode 138 - Yoga Nidra Meditation 16:09

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Today’s 15-minute Yoga Nigra will help you ease anxiety. Welcome to the Menopause and Cancer Podcast Wellbeing Series where we share practical tools to help you heal and recover through and beyond cancer. In this series, we share practical tools to help you release anxiety, improve sleep, reduce stress, and feel more present—through many tools such…

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Episode 137 - Rebuilding Confidence and Self-Esteem 41:34

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Feel like you’ve lost your confidence since cancer treatment induced menopause? In this empowering episode, I want to explore the journey of rebuilding confidence after cancer treatment and through menopause. Lack of confidence and loss of self-worth is something we are all too familiar with as we navigate life after cancer and of course the lack o…

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Episode 136 - Life Lessons Cancer Taught Me 55:32

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In this powerful conversation, I want to share with you one of the most incredible people, coach Carly Moosah who I had the pleasure of getting to know over the last few years. Carly shares her journey through breast cancer with us, reflecting on lessons in gratitude, joy, and living fully. She talks about her diagnosis, the fear of cancer she had …

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Ep 135 - Gynae Cancer: Eve Appeal Nurse Guidance 43:47

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Today I am joined by Helen Hyndman and Tracie Miles from the charity Eve Appeal about the importance of understanding gynaecological cancers and the impact of menopause on women's health. Chances are your treatment for gynae cancer has induced menopause. Chances are, that no-one helped you in understanding how you can manage that. We discuss person…

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Ep 134 - Does Coffee Make Your Menopause Symptoms Worse? 40:13

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Following a really interesting chat in our FB group about the effects of coffee and how we feel after drinking it impacts us - and our menopause symptoms post-cancer, I wanted to go a little deeper into this topic with you today. And I am delighted to have with me, Zain, co-founder of London Nootropics’, a great brand making delicious adaptogenic c…

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Ep 133 - Gratitude is Powerful, But the Journey is Complex 32:39

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In this empowering episode, I I want to dive into the reality that, while feeling “lucky to be alive” is a powerful sentiment, it doesn’t always capture the whole story. Join me as I explore how these feelings of gratitude sometimes make it harder to ask for help, share personal struggles, or seek the support needed for true healing. So many of you…

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Ep 132 - Does the Way You Breathe Make Your Menopause Symptoms Worse? 53:56

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This is a fascinating conversation and I urge you to listen to it. Do you snore? Do you sleep with your mouth open? Well, if you do, this may have a negative impact on quite a few of your menopause symptoms. Dr. Louise Oliver discusses the critical role of breathing in overall health, particularly during menopause. She shares her personal journey f…

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Ep 131 - Fear: The Neuroscience Behind Cancer Anxiety and What to do About it 56:58

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In today’s conversation, my guest Louise Baker, an applied neuroscience specialist and I explore the profound impact of fear so many of us experience when we are diagnosed with cancer. We delve into the neuroscience behind fear, discussing how the brain processes traumatic experiences and the physiological responses that accompany them. Most import…

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Ep 130 - Finding Your Shine: Navigating Menopause and Thriving After Cancer 39:36

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In this episode I want to share with you some of my personal experiences and insights on navigating menopause after cancer treatment, particularly focusing on how individual healing is! You may be new to our community or you may have listened to every single episode, I think you’ll love this one. You may need medication, you may need to heal in a d…

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Ep 129 - Beyond the Diagnosis: Owning Your Health Journey During Menopause 45:01

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Today’s guest is a lady from our community who shares her experience with cancer diagnosis, treatment, and the challenges she faced with conflicting information and decisions. Maria is a wonderful lady who shares so openly and with vulnerability. She discusses the impact of menopause on her mental health and physical well-being, as well as the diff…

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Ep 128 - Embrace Your Inner Hippie and Rebel to Live Your Truest Self 48:47

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In today’s episode, I am joined by the woman who has become my biggest inspiration personally and professionally over the last year - without knowing it! Amanda Winwood is today’s guest and she shares her journey of shaking up and transforming the spa industry to be more inclusive for cancer patients. She discusses the importance of touch therapy, …

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Ep 127 - HRT and Local Oestrogen After Gynaecological Cancers 52:07

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In today’s episode, we discuss the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and local oestrogen in all types of gynaecological cancer patients. Many women after ovarian, womb, cervical, vulval or vaginal cancers feel that they are left out of the conversation and research as so much emphasis is on the breast cancer community. So, here we are with a…

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Ep 126 - What to Do When Doctors' Opinions Divide 46:22

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In today’s episode, we tackle a situation many of us in the menopause and cancer community face: What do you do when doctors’ opinions divide? It’s a common experience to receive conflicting advice from healthcare professionals, and that can be confusing, frustrating and scary especially when you’re navigating menopause after a cancer diagnosis. I …

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Ep 125 - Take Control of Your Cholesterol 31:14

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Has anyone here experienced raised cholesterol levels as a result of menopause since cancer treatment or as a result of being on an aromatase inhibitor? I’m horrified that so many of us are getting high cholesterol and nobody has warned us this may be something to look out for. In this episode, I invite longevity dietician Barbie Boule onto the sho…

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Ep 124 - How to Fix Your Sleep Issues - From Medication to Mindfulness 41:44

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Thank you to The Better Menopause for sponsoring this episode. Can’t fall asleep? Waking up in the middle of the night? Can cancer treatment-induced menopause cause you sleep issues? Do you have insomnia? Dr. Zoe Schaedel, a sleep and menopause expert, discusses the impact of cancer and menopause on sleep and offers insights into managing sleep pro…

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Ep 123 - HRT After Breast Cancer Can Mean a Variety of Options - HRT after Breast Cancer Mini-Series 06 41:31

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The sixth episode in the HRT after breast cancer series features Lisa Colclough and Helen Widner, two breast cancer patients who decided to go down two very different routes. Helen decided to start testosterone pellet therapy whilst being on aromatase inhibitors, whilst Lisa decided to restart her HRT soon after her breast cancer treatment. This mi…

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Ep 122 - Psychotherapist Reveals Why She Takes HRT Despite Her History of Breast Cancer - HRT after Breast Cancer Mini-Series Part 05 47:58

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The fifth episode in the HRT after breast cancer series features Tamzin, who many years after her breast cancer treatment for a hormone receptor-positive cancer decided to take HRT. Tamzin Rasmussen, a psychologist and psychotherapist from Australia has been proactive in participating in her medical treatments. Tamzin explores her decision to pursu…

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Ep 121 - Controversial or Lifesaver? Dr. Louise Newson on Prescribing HRT After Breast Cancer - HRT after Breast Cancer Mini-Series Part 04 50:31

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The fourth episode in the HRT after breast cancer series features Dr. Louise Newson, who has faced criticism for her willingness to prescribe HRT to breast cancer patients. At the same time, she has been described as a lifesaver by many of the women she treats. Dr. Louise Newson is a GP who has transformed the landscape for menopausal women worldwi…

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Ep 120 - Dr. Tina Peers Reveals Why She Takes HRT Despite Her History of Breast Cancer - HRT after Breast Cancer Mini-Series Part 03 39:33

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The third episode in the HRT after breast cancer series features Dr. Tina Peers who discusses her decision to take HRT after her own breast cancer diagnosis and the decision-making process involved when prescribing it to patients. Dr. Tina Peers is a women's health specialist who began her career as a general practitioner in the early 80s. She beca…

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Ep 119 - Moving Forward Without Robust Data - HRT After Breast Cancer Mini-Series Part 02 38:43

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The second episode in the HRT after breast cancer series features oncologist Prof. Richard Simcock who will discuss potential pathways for using HRT after breast cancer despite the lack of robust data. Prof Simcock is a consultant clinical oncologist at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, where he provides clinical care to people with…

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Ep 118 - What Is The Evidence Between HRT And Breast Cancer Recurrence? - HRT After Breast Cancer Mini-Series Part 01 52:16

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The first episode of the HRT after breast cancer series features oncologist Dr. Leila Agrawal, who discusses the evidence, studies, and trials regarding HRT for breast cancer patients. Dr. Laila Agrawal is a medical oncologist and haematologist specialising in treating breast cancer patients. She is involved in research and clinical trials and she …

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Ep 117 - Becoming You: The Journey Between Who You Were and Who You’re Becoming 33:48

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Does this resonate? “I am at that awkward stage where my old self is gone but my new self hasn’t fully been born”. This episode is crucial. We're not here to solve a single symptom, but to tackle a deeper issue many of us face. I get it — many of us long for our pre-cancer lives. But I believe we can aim for something even better. It's not just abo…

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Ep 116 - When Podcast Listeners Become Podcast Guests 51:51

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On today’s episode two fabulous ladies from our community, Caroline Trend and Lucy Pedrick, discuss their experiences with menopause after cancer treatment. They highlight the lack of information and support they received from healthcare professionals and the challenges of navigating the healthcare system. They share their top tips on managing tamo…