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The Menopause and Cancer Podcast

Dani Binnington

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

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Episode 187 - When Your Libido Leaves the Building…...

The Menopause and Cancer Podcast ·

2025/10/15

This week, Dani is joined by Alyson, a listener of the show and valued member of our community, to talk honestly about low libido, zero sex drive, intimacy, and finding pleasure again after cancer.Has your sex life changed? No libido? Can’t be bothered?Alyson shares her personal journey — from enjoying a healthy sex life to suddenly being thrown into menopause during chemotherapy, and how her libido “completely left the building.” She opens up about the reality of navigating these changes, what we

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Episode 186 - It Doesn’t End When Treatment Ends -...

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2025/10/08

This week, I’m joined by the brilliant Sinéad for an honest conversation about the ongoing reality of menopause after cancer.We talk about what it’s like to navigate life after treatment — how our bodies and identities change, how frustrating it is to have to work so hard at everything (even when considering a simple supplement!), and why it’s so important for others to understand that this journey doesn’t just stop when the treatment ends.Sinéad also shares from her personal experience of cancer

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Episode 185 - What We Wish People Understood -...

The Menopause and Cancer Podcast ·

2025/10/01

October is a busy and often overwhelming month — with Breast Cancer Awareness campaigns everywhere and World Menopause Awareness Day on the calendar. For many in our community, it can be triggering, noisy, and emotionally exhausting.That’s why this month, I’m handing the microphone over to you — our incredible community. In this special episode, we share the things we wish our friends, families, workplaces, and the wider world really understood about navigating menopause after cancer.Joining me for

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Episode 184 - How to Reset Your Nervous System After...

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2025/09/24

In today’s episode, we’re exploring something that affects every single cancer survivor, yet often goes completely unspoken: the state of your nervous system, and how it might be silently shaping your menopause symptoms.I am joined once again by the brilliant Dr Louise Oliver, GP and certified breathing practitioner, whose insights on snoring, mouth breathing and menopause had a huge response when she first appeared on the podcast. This time, the focus shifts deeper — to the autonomic nervous system

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Episode 183 - Pen, Paper, Power: Writing Your Way...

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2025/09/17

The menopause transition after cancer can feel overwhelming — it’s hard to know what to do next, how to process it all, or even where to start. This episode offers a gentle, creative way in.Rory Green shares her own story as a cancer survivor, writer and psychotherapist, navigating menopause, and how writing became a powerful outlet for healing, release, and self-discovery. Rory runs transforative Write To Be You workshops and today, she tells us how we could all make a start to tap into the healing

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Episode 182 - Bladder Health After Cancer: What’s...

The Menopause and Cancer Podcast ·

2025/09/10

In this episode of The Menopause and Cancer Podcast, we’re joined by Dr Carys Sonnenberg — GP, menopause specialist, and women’s health expert — for a practical, empowering workshop all about bladder health.We ask the questions many of us wonder but rarely say out loud:What’s normal when it comes to bladder habits?How often is too often to wee?Urinary tract infections and treatmentsProlapse and what helpsDr Carys breaks it all down for us — from understanding how cancer treatment, menopause, and

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Episode 181 - From Caterpillar to Butterfly: Young,...

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2025/09/03

In this episode, I speak with Laura – a young cancer survivor who was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma (a form of cervical cancer) at just 31 years old. Like so many others, her treatment pushed her into early menopause, and she was left with more questions than answers.Laura opens up about:The emotional shock of menopause in her early 30sWhat she wishes someone had told her when symptoms startedThe turning point that came with seeing a menopause specialistWhy art and creative expression became her

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Episode 180 - No amount of alcohol is safe. Now what?

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2025/08/27

Episode 180 - No amount of alcohol is safe. Now what?In this episode, I revisit the topic of alcohol after cancer, following powerful updates from the World Cancer Research Fund’s “Alcohol and Cancer: Let’s Talk” campaign.We now know alcohol causes at least seven types of cancer, including breast and bowel. And while the safest amount to drink is none, real life drinking habits are of course much more complicated.In this episode, I share my own journey with alcohol and I ask you gently to reflect on

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Episode 179 - Vaginal Oestrogen After Breast Cancer:...

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2025/08/20

In this episode of The Menopause and Cancer Podcast, I’m joined once again by the incredible Dr Alison Macbeth – a top menopause specialist supporting breast cancer patients, and one of the key medical contributors to my book Navigating Menopause After Cancer.This time, we’re diving deep into the topic of vaginal oestrogen after breast cancer — and what you’ll hear is the most up-to-date and comprehensive guidance out there.We explore what’s happening across the world when it comes to access,

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Episode 178 - Stopping HRT: The Side Effect I Wasn’t...

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2025/08/13

Welcome back to The Menopause and Cancer Podcast. Today, I’m joined by someone whose work has made a massive impact on our community — Mr. Vikram Talaulikar, Consultant in Reproductive Medicine and Associate Professor at UCL. He’s helped shape a groundbreaking part of my book: the table outlining the safety of HRT after all types of cancer.In this episode, we explore what it’s really like to come off HRT after a cancer diagnosis — something some describe as a huge worry. We also hear from Rachel and

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Episode 177 - Goosebumps & Grit: Ellie on Teenage...

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2025/08/06

If you’re looking for strength, perspective, or just a dose of hope — this episode is for you.In today’s conversation, you’ll hear from someone who’s walked through the unimaginable and come out shining. You’ll feel inspired, understood, and reminded that even in the hardest times, there is resilience, connection, and possibility.I’m joined by the incredible Ellie Waters — a cancer survivor, now medical student, and bold advocate for young people navigating menopause after treatment.Ellie was a

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Episode 176 - From Doctor to Patient: Dr Alison...

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2025/07/30

Today I’m joined by the brilliant Dr Alison Macbeth, one of the most incredible menopause doctors of our generation, who supports our cancer community. Alison has been instrumental in shaping some of the most important chapters in my new book, Navigating Menopause After Cancer — especially those on vaginal oestrogen and the many non-hormonal treatment options available to cancer survivors.But during the process of helping me with the book, Alison herself was diagnosed with breast cancer.We talk

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Episode 175 - Can I Take HRT After Cancer? A...

The Menopause and Cancer Podcast ·

2025/07/23

Welcome to the first episode after the launch of Navigating Menopause After Cancer!And what better way to begin than with one of the experts who helped shape it?Today, I am joined by the brilliant Mr Vikram Talaulikar, Consultant in Reproductive Medicine and honorary Associate Professor at UCL.In this episode, we dive back into a topic we’ve covered before — HRT after cancer — but this time, we’re expanding the conversation. We’re talking about the groundbreaking table on the use of HRT and local

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Episode 174 - Just Between Us: The Book Is Here

The Menopause and Cancer Podcast ·

2025/07/16

Hello and welcome to this very special episode of The Menopause and Cancer Podcast. I’m Dani Binnington — and today, I’m quietly announcing something deeply personal and long in the making: my book, Navigating Menopause After Cancer, is now published.There’s no big media campaign, no marketing team, no fanfare — just me, sitting here with you, sharing this moment. Because this book was always just meant to be helping our community, I truly hope it will be a lifeline for those of us who’ve been left

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Episode 173 - Body Positive, Post-Cancer: Shelley’s...

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2025/07/09

Welcome to a special crossover episode of The Menopause and Cancer Podcast. Today’s episode is a little different. I’m joined by Shelley Syme — a young breast cancer survivor and the host of One Lump or Two, a brilliant podcast exploring life after cancer. Instead of recording two separate interviews, we hit record together and are sharing this conversation across both of our shows.We dive into:Body image and body confidence after cancer treatmentDating with one boobWhat it really takes to feel sexy

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Episode 172 - It’s Not HRT or Herbal – It’s What...

The Menopause and Cancer Podcast ·

2025/07/02

Episode 172 - It’s Not HRT or Herbal – It’s What Works for YouIn today’s episode, I’m doing something a little different. I’ve pulled together five short clips from past episodes of The Menopause and Cancer Podcast — covering everything from HRT after breast cancer, to herbal treatments, sleep support, and even intimacy after cancer.Why? Because this week, my book Navigating Menopause After Cancer is officially at the printers — and I still can’t quite believe it! I wanted to share a little preview

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Episode 171 - Bonus Friday Episode 5 - Brave Enough...

The Menopause and Cancer Podcast ·

2025/06/27

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

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Episode 170 - What’s next? Career change and new...

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2025/06/25

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

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Episode 169 - Bonus Friday Episode 4 - This is truly...

The Menopause and Cancer Podcast ·

2025/06/20

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

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Episode 168 - What are my true benefits of taking...

The Menopause and Cancer Podcast ·

2025/06/18

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

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