The Menopause and Cancer Podcast

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 cancer2. Alcohol & MeMenopause 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

Recent Episodes
  • Episode 165 - Bonus Friday Episode 2 - Doubt, not fitting in and no publishing deal
    Jun 6, 2025 – 23:36
  • Episode 164 - You Come First
    Jun 4, 2025 – 45:43
  • Episode 163 - Bonus Friday Episode - Something exciting is happening….
    May 30, 2025 – 19:40
  • Episode 162 - Beyond Being Strong: Self-Compassion and the Realities of Life After Cancer
    May 28, 2025 – 01:04:55
  • Episode 161 - Why a High-Protein Diet Isn't The Answer
    May 21, 2025 – 52:05
  • Episode 160 - The Hidden Struggles: Menopause, Cancer & Ethnic Minority Women
    May 14, 2025 – 39:43
  • Episode 159 - The Future of Sexual Health After Cancer: Can Vaginal Probiotics Help?
    May 7, 2025 – 35:23
  • Episode 158 - Call It Out: Granola Won’t Fix Menopause
    Apr 30, 2025 – 27:22
  • Episode 157 - Friendship, Mental Health & Self-Care: Navigating Cancer Survivorship
    Apr 23, 2025 – 36:10
  • Episode 156 - How to Start Strength Training After Cancer: Safe & Effective Workouts
    Apr 16, 2025 – 58:57
  • Episode 155 - Broadway Star Turned Cancer Survivorship and Menopause Advocate
    Apr 9, 2025 – 47:28
  • Episode 154 - HRT, Sugar, Turmeric & Myths: Cancer & Menopause Facts You Need to Hear
    Apr 2, 2025 – 54:55
  • Episode 153 - Herbal Medicine for Menopause: What Works for Your Symptoms
    Mar 26, 2025 – 47:32
  • Episode 152 - Osteoporosis Risk After Cancer Treatment
    Mar 19, 2025 – 48:27
  • Episode 151 - How to Heal Holistically
    Mar 12, 2025 – 50:06
  • Episode 150 - Smart Goals for Survivors - Making Changes That Last
    Mar 5, 2025 – 48:41
  • Episode 149 - How Emily Beat her Menopause Symptoms
    Feb 26, 2025 – 39:17
  • Episode 148 - You are not Broken - Lessons From a 3 x Menopause Warrior
    Feb 19, 2025 – 56:46
  • Episode 147 - Which diet helps ease menopause symptoms after cancer?
    Feb 12, 2025 – 01:06:40
  • Episode 146 - Your Plan For Better Sleep
    Feb 5, 2025 – 59:45
  • Episode 145 - How to Find Pleasure and Intimacy After Cancer?
    Jan 29, 2025 – 01:04:09
  • Episode 144 - Joint Aches, Bone Health and Mental Health - Expert Solutions
    Jan 22, 2025 – 01:10:30
  • Episode 143 - Alternatives to HRT - Prescribable Non-Hormonal Options
    Jan 15, 2025 – 58:33
  • Episode 142 - Exercise Solutions: What Really Works for Menopause Symptoms
    Jan 8, 2025 – 55:01
  • Episode 141 - What’s in your Menopause And Cancer Toolkit?
    Jan 1, 2025 – 01:00:59
  • Episode 140 - Christmas Day Special: What Are We Celebrating Today
    Dec 25, 2024 – 27:57
  • Episode 139 - 2024 Reflection & Intention Setting Ceremony
    Dec 18, 2024 – 01:04:34
  • Episode 138 - Yoga Nidra Meditation
    Dec 11, 2024 – 16:09
  • Episode 137 - Rebuilding Confidence and Self-Esteem
    Dec 4, 2024 – 41:34
  • Episode 136 - Life Lessons Cancer Taught Me
    Nov 27, 2024 – 55:32
  • Ep 135 - Gynae Cancer: Eve Appeal Nurse Guidance
    Nov 20, 2024 – 43:47
  • Ep 134 - Does Coffee Make Your Menopause Symptoms Worse?
    Nov 13, 2024 – 40:13
  • Ep 133 - Gratitude is Powerful, But the Journey is Complex
    Nov 6, 2024 – 32:39
  • Ep 132 - Does the Way You Breathe Make Your Menopause Symptoms Worse?
    Oct 30, 2024 – 53:56
  • Ep 131 - Fear: The Neuroscience Behind Cancer Anxiety and What to do About it
    Oct 23, 2024 – 56:58
  • Ep 130 - Finding Your Shine: Navigating Menopause and Thriving After Cancer
    Oct 16, 2024 – 39:36
  • Ep 129 - Beyond the Diagnosis: Owning Your Health Journey During Menopause
    Oct 9, 2024 – 45:01
  • Ep 128 - Embrace Your Inner Hippie and Rebel to Live Your Truest Self
    Oct 2, 2024 – 48:47
  • Ep 127 - HRT and Local Oestrogen After Gynaecological Cancers
    Sep 25, 2024 – 52:07
  • Ep 126 - What to Do When Doctors' Opinions Divide
    Sep 18, 2024 – 46:22
  • Ep 125 - Take Control of Your Cholesterol
    Sep 11, 2024 – 31:14
  • Ep 124 - How to Fix Your Sleep Issues - From Medication to Mindfulness
    Sep 4, 2024 – 41:44
  • Ep 123 - HRT After Breast Cancer Can Mean a Variety of Options - HRT after Breast Cancer Mini-Series 06
    Sep 3, 2024 – 41:31
  • Ep 122 - Psychotherapist Reveals Why She Takes HRT Despite Her History of Breast Cancer - HRT after Breast Cancer Mini-Series Part 05
    Sep 2, 2024 – 47:58
  • Ep 121 - Controversial or Lifesaver? Dr. Louise Newson on Prescribing HRT After Breast Cancer - HRT after Breast Cancer Mini-Series Part 04
    Aug 30, 2024 – 50:31
  • Ep 120 - Dr. Tina Peers Reveals Why She Takes HRT Despite Her History of Breast Cancer - HRT after Breast Cancer Mini-Series Part 03
    Aug 29, 2024 – 39:33
  • Ep 119 - Moving Forward Without Robust Data - HRT After Breast Cancer Mini-Series Part 02
    Aug 28, 2024 – 38:43
  • Ep 118 - What Is The Evidence Between HRT And Breast Cancer Recurrence? - HRT After Breast Cancer Mini-Series Part 01
    Aug 27, 2024 – 52:16
  • Ep 117 - Becoming You: The Journey Between Who You Were and Who You’re Becoming
    Aug 21, 2024 – 33:48
  • Ep 116 - When Podcast Listeners Become Podcast Guests
    Aug 14, 2024 – 51:51
Recent Reviews
  • Joni Mae
    So Informative-A Must Listen
    I’m beyond grateful for the information provided by this podcast. Topics are important, relevant and well researched. The guests are engaging and share much needed information that can’t always be found elsewhere. I appreciate being able to listen to subject experts who explain things so I’m a way that allows me to figure out how it applies to my health. Dani-you have so much knowledge and compassion. I hope you go to bed each night knowing you are helping so many people navigate cancer and menopause. My heartfelt thanks for your support.
  • elliemaesmom
    So helpful!
    As a breast cancer survivor who is in surgical menopause, I have found the information in this podcast so informative! I have learned a lot since I discovered this podcast a few months ago. Listening to this podcast reminds me I am not alone in my struggles & offers advice and suggestions that are helpful.
  • Lesbois1
    Love this podcast!
    This is such a wonderful resource for women, like me, who are searching for insight on menopause and cancer.
  • Podcasto
    Empowering, thoughtful, and…
    …perfect!
  • Yenooc2604
    Dani’s podcasts
    Dani’s podcasts are just the best ! I’ve deleted so many that I used to follow that made me feel deflated. Her podcasts are positive and on point. She is helped so many who have had cancer and going through menopause and I look forward to her podcasts every week. Thanks Dani, you are a super star 🤩
  • Irishgrrl
    An Invaluable Resource
    I am thrilled to share my positive review for this amazing podcast that provides extremely helpful information about menopause for people who have had cancer. The podcast features experienced experts who provide valuable insights and advice on various aspects of menopause. From hot flashes to night sweats, trouble sleeping to nutritional guidance, they cover it all with incredible expertise and empathy. One thing that I particularly appreciate about this podcast is that Dani asks the questions that have been on my mind but I haven’t had anyone to ask. The discussions are informative, engaging and very relevant to my current life experience. Dani is very open minded and doesn’t push one solution over another. Instead, she presents a range of options and encourages listeners to find what works best for them. This approach has been invaluable for me, as it has helped me to explore different strategies for managing my symptoms. Overall, I highly recommend this podcast to anyone who is experiencing menopause after cancer. The information provided is extremely helpful, and Dani is knowledgeable, compassionate and empowering. Thank you for creating such a fantastic resource for those of us navigating this challenging time!
  • Unpretentious pear
    Always informative, supportive, gentle and inclusive
    Dani is kind, experienced, humble, expressive and compassionate and always includes experts in the field of menopause, women’s health and cancer. There is science, lessons learned from life and personal experiences, wisdom, open mindedness and expertise shared by both Dani and her guests-VERY VALUABLE information and A KIND AND COMPASSIONATE podcast to learn and be inspired😊
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