Episode 171 - Bonus Friday Episode 5 - Brave Enough To Be You And So Close to Publication Day
In this final bonus episode before book launch day (hopefully!), I reflect on the bravery it takes to write and publish a book, and the courage and bravery I see in every member of our Menopause and Cancer community. That is you!To start celebrating, I am joined by the brilliant Jane, a community member who turned her life around after cancer-induced menopause cost her four corporate jobs. Jane found her voice through poetry, and now performs on stage, sharing her story with raw honesty, humour, and heart.In this episode, we talk about why showing up as your authentic self is the bravest thing you can do! How Jane found creativity, confidence, and community after cancer.And make sure to listen to the end, Jane shares a heartfelt poem that’ll make you laugh — and maybe blush!Don’t miss next week’s episode, where I will share all the exciting launch details for my book Navigating Menopause After Cancer — and how you can be part of this movement.Episode Highlights:00:00 Intro10:57 "Jane's Confidence Amid Life Challenges"16:03 "Breaking Free from Self-Limitation"21:02 Jane's Brave Authenticity23:03 Poem, “To All Those Who Have Found Me Inappropriate and Unprofessional”26:18 "Embracing Contradictions and Freedom"28:07 "Cancer: Cracking Under Pressure"32:34 Poem for “Unlikable Women”Connect with us:For more information and resources visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org Or follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancerJoin our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub
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Episode 170 - What’s next? Career change and new beginnings
In this powerful episode, Dani explores what happens when cancer changes everything, including your career. Whether it’s out of necessity or a deep desire to follow a new path, many of us find ourselves questioning what’s next after treatment. Together with Philippa and Kerry, two community members, they explore what happens during time off, what happens when we return to work, and what they've learned along the way.Expect real talk, courage, and plenty of inspiration. Because starting again isn’t easy – but it is possible.Philippa mentions getting together at the Kent Challenge - you can find more information here https://fundraiseformenopauseandcancer.raiselysite.com/kentdownsultrachallengeEpisode Highlights:00:00 Intro04:05 Chemo Fear: Hair Loss and Identity11:39 Fertility Concerns Amid Cancer Treatment19:42 "Coping with Menopause After Cancer"22:45 Unexpected Resilience Amid Cancer Battle26:00 BRCA Genes and Life-Altering Choices30:11 Adjusting Post-Cancer Treatment34:33 Career Reflections35:48 Navigating Cancer While Working NHS50:11 Embrace Courage and Future ChoicesConnect with us:For more information and resources visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org Or follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancerJoin our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub
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Episode 169 - Bonus Friday Episode 4 - This is truly a book from the community for the community
Welcome to our fourth special bonus edition of The Menopause and Cancer Podcast, where I take you behind the scenes of writing Navigating Menopause After Cancer. In today’s episode, I will share with you the incredible story - and this can’t be a coincidence - of how the cover came to life. It was truly at this point that this book truly became a book from the community, for the community. Dani’s guest and the designer of the beautiful cover for the book is Laura - you can find more information here https://www.laurawoussen.co.uk/I’m so glad you’re here. It’s getting so close. Episode Highlights:00:00 Intro02:02 How Dani and Laura met08:02 Nerves before the publisher meeting12:00 Book Production: A Complex Journey13:15 Laura’s cancer journey 23:47 Creating boundaries within family32:10 Coping with cancer anniversary35:31 Renaming the bookConnect with us:For more information and resources visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org Or follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancerJoin our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub
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Episode 168 - What are my true benefits of taking endocrine therapy?
You may be experiencing menopausal symptoms and side effects due to taking medications such as tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors, also called endocrine therapy. You may wonder how much longer you can go on like this. And you may not know what your true benefit of being on these medications is for you. So in today’s conversation, Dani is joined by breast speciality oncologist Dr Claire Macaulay, who looks after patients in a busy NHS hospital in Scotland. Dr Macaulay helps us understand how you can find out and what it means for individual patients.Dani and Claire are also joined by a large group of our community who get to ask their questions and share how they are feeling.Dr Macaulay explains:How oncologists work out the individual's benefit of endocrine therapyThe difference between the older and the new version of the PREDICT toolWhy patients don't just base decisions on facts aloneWhat can we do if symptoms persist?During the episode, Dani shares some helpful podcasts for you to help manage your symptoms. - If you are listening to the podcast, start at Episode 141.- If you are watching on Youtube, start here and work your way up.A huge thank you to Dr Macaulay who is also a certified sex coach, supporting people in menopause to have improved sex lives. You can find her here https://www.pleasurepossibility.comEpisode Highlights:00:00 Intro08:16 Treatment Completion Challenges18:55 Hormone Therapies25:06 Managing Cancer Treatment Information Overload27:59 PREDICT Score for Treatment Outcomes35:55 Endocrine Therapy Concerns: Side Effects40:13 Assessing Tamoxifen: Risks and Benefits50:29 Managing Fear for Better Recovery55:05 Balanced Living for Well-being01:02:16 Recovery Requires Realistic Expectations01:04:20 Medication Assessment TimelineConnect with us:For more information and resources visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org Or follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancerJoin our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub
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Episode 167 - Bonus Friday Episode 3 - Will it ever happen and “it takes a village”
Episode 167 - Bonus Friday Episode 3 - Will it ever happen and “it takes a village”Welcome to our third special bonus edition of The Menopause and Cancer Podcast, where I take you behind the scenes of what I have been working on for a very long time. In this behind-the-scenes episode, I share the emotional rollercoaster of bringing Navigating Menopause After Cancer to life — from self-doubt to meeting the people who have been instrumental in making this happen. In fact, without them - I am sure - I would not have come this far!It really does take a village and I am not sure when I will finally believe that “it’s actually really going to happen”? I’m so glad you’re here. It’s getting so close. Episode Highlights:00:00 Intro05:06 Seeking Editorial Help10:30 "Finding Strength Through Expert Guidance"14:24 Innovative Menopause Clinic Initiative19:31 "Book Progress and Title Change"Connect with us:For more information and resources visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org Or follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancerJoin our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub
Has cancer treatment led you to early menopause? Do you feel confused about your options? This podcast hosts conversations with cancer patients, survivors and medical professionals to learn about treatments available for women with a cancer diagnosis.
I’m Dani Binnington, after breast cancer, surgery to remove my ovaries led me to early menopause, I had no idea what my treatment options were and who in my medical team could help me figure out what to do about my symptoms. I felt alone and unsupported. It took me so long to discover I had lots of options too.
If only I’d known sooner!
Everything I wish I’d known back then is inside these conversations - so you can make the right choices now.
These episodes are a good place to start:
1. Rethinking Tamoxifen & Aromatase Inhibitors
2. Why I decided to take HRT after an oestrogen driven cancer
2. Alcohol & Me
Menopause and cancer is also a thriving community online and in real life.
Join the Facebook community to connect with women going through the same thing you are: https://www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub
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