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.
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Episode 237 - Beyond Tamoxifen and AIs: Are SERDs the New Kids on the Block?
Episode 237
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 • Duration 38:16
What if tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors weren’t the only options?
For many people with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, endocrine therapy can be lifesaving – but it can also be incredibly difficult to live with. Joint pain, sleep problems, sexual health changes, bone health, weight and metabolic changes can all have a significant impact on day-to-day life.
And for some, the question becomes: what else is there?
In this episode, Dani is joined by oncologist Dr Eleonora Teplinsky, author of Beyond the Pink: Navigating Life, Health, and Breast Cancer, to explore the changing landscape of breast cancer treatment and survivorship.
One of the big topics is SERDs – a newer generation of endocrine therapies that are creating a lot of interest in the breast cancer world. What are they? How are they different from tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors? What did we learn from the LIDERA study? And could having more endocrine treatment options eventually make a meaningful difference for patients struggling with side effects?
But, as always, this isn't only about the science.
Dani also sits down with Rachel Bowman, breast cancer survivor and Director at Menopause and Cancer, to mull over what all of this actually means when you’re the person taking these treatments
Dr Teplinsky also shares the thinking behind her new book, Beyond the Pink, which brings together evidence-based, practical information about the questions people often don't have enough time to explore during an oncology appointment.
Episode 236 - The 5 Things I Know About Menopause After Cancer
Episode 236
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 • Duration 37:13
After more than 200 episodes of conversations with doctors, researchers, therapists, cancer specialists and, most importantly, people navigating menopause after cancer themselves, I’ve learned a lot.
Last week, a dream came true, and we hosted our first global menopause and cancer conference for healthcare professionals - and so for this episode, I’m doing something a little different.
I’m sharing five things I now know to be true (I know, a bold statement!) about menopause after cancer. Things I’ve learned at the conference and things I’ve learned over the years.
You might disagree with me - but here are mine (for today anyway!):
There is rarely one “right” answer.
Especially when it comes to HRT after cancer, risk and personal choice.
Treatment shouldn't mean simply putting up with everything.
We need to talk about the impact of treatments such as tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors — and what can be done to help.
The things that might sound “small” can have an enormous impact.
Hair, vaginal and bladder symptoms, painful sex, body changes — these things matter.
Menopause after cancer isn't just physical.
Anxiety, sleep, confidence, relationships, identity and that feeling of “Who am I now?”
There is almost always something we can do.
We need to look beyond the medical and expand our thinking. From non-hormonal medications and symptom-specific treatments to movement, sleep, psychological support, lifestyle and community — often it's about finding your own combination of things that help.
Episode 235 - Why Testosterone After Breast Cancer Is Becoming a Mainstream Conversation
Episode 235
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 • Duration 55:14
Ah, this was a great start to such an important episode! I literally did no planning AT ALL! I just wanted to know from Dr Jordan Emont, our guest on today’s show, if there is a common question he gets asked by his patients in his clinic.
And after getting such lovely personal insights into Jordan’s life, we ended up having an evidence-based conversation about testosterone after cancer, especially for people navigating menopause after breast cancer.
We dig into why access in the US is getting harder not easier and how clinicians think about balancing quality of life with safety when the data is still limited.
This episode is so true to all the conversations we have on this podcast because it sits right in the middle of a real-world clinical grey area: patients want relief, oncologists want reassurance, and doctors are trying to make thoughtful decisions without perfect long-term trials.
Jordan also shares how this topic is evolving in guidelines, why he thinks testosterone can help some people stay on aromatase inhibitors, and where caution still makes sense.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Intro
09:57 Challenges in Women's Health Narratives
13:37 Differences in hormone treatments
17:25 Aromatase inhibitors in breast cancer
18:55 Discussing testosterone for cancer survivors
23:15 Testosterone use and sexual health
25:54 Discussing health and energy levels
30:10 Long-term safety of testosterone use
32:10 Checking testosterone levels timing
35:58 Balancing safety and quality of life
40:54 Testosterone's role in breast cancer
44:39 Discussing hormone therapy benefits
Episode 234 - Veoza & Lynkuet: The New Non-Hormonal Drugs for Hot Flushes After Cancer
Episode 234
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 • Duration 43:02
“Night sweats. I cannot go on like this. What are people taking who can’t take HRT?”
That was a recent post in our community and the replies came flooding in.
Venlafaxine. Oxybutynin. Acupuncture. HRT. Lifestyle changes. So many people trying different things to manage debilitating hot flushes and night sweats after cancer.
But increasingly, two new names are appearing in these conversations: fezolinetant (Veoza) and elinzanetant (Lynkuet).
These newer non-hormonal medicines have been specifically developed to treat menopausal hot flushes and night sweats. But what are they? How do they work? And, crucially for our community, can you take them after cancer?
I’m joined once again by the wonderful Dr Zoe Schaedel, NHS GP, menopause specialist and sleep expert, to give us a practical roadmap.
We discuss:
How fezolinetant and elinzanetant work and why they're different from some of the older non-hormonal options
What we currently know about their use following different cancers
Side effects, contraindications and the concerns you've perhaps heard about
How to actually access them
Why access can vary across the NHS
What your local formulary and its “traffic light” classification can tell you
Whether your GP can prescribe or whether you may need a menopause specialist or oncologist
And for our listeners outside the UK, we also talk about some of the barriers to accessing these medicines elsewhere, including the frustrating issue of insurance coverage in the US.
We’ve been following this story for a while…
Way back in Episode 46, I spoke to Professor Waljit Dhillo, one of the researchers behind this new approach to treating hot flushes.
Episode 233 - When There’s No Right Answer: Making Difficult Decisions After Cancer
Episode 233
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 • Duration 41:23
Making difficult decisions after cancer isn’t something we talk about enough.
The kind where there isn’t a clear “right” answer.
Where every option comes with trade-offs.
Where you’re weighing up your long-term health, your quality of life… and sometimes, parts of your identity.
In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Jen Delvaux — cancer survivor, podcast host, and founder of a thriving community in the US. Jen’s story is uniquely complex, with both her and her husband navigating cancer diagnoses, bringing a deeply personal perspective on survivorship.
Together, we explore the realities of life after treatment — including sexual health, bone health, basically - all aspects of the often-overlooked impact of treatment-induced menopause.
Episode 232 - Normalise it and Stop the Silence Around Medical Menopause
Episode 232
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 • Duration 48:01
Let's stop the toxic positivity! Just because active cancer treatment may have ended, we don't have to be endlessly positive and grateful for it all. What comes next can be hard.
That's why I invited Jessica Zucker, clinical psychologist, author of the bestselling book ‘Normalize It: Upending the Silence, Stigma, and Shame that Pervade Women's Lives’ and breast cancer survivor, to talk about the long silence that often follows women through miscarriage, breast cancer, tamoxifen and medical menopause.
Jessica and I talk about what it means to live with the aftermath of treatment, when the symptoms linger, the uncertainty stays, and the pressure to keep smiling can feel almost unbearable.
We also discuss the hidden toll of tamoxifen, the emotional impact of medical menopause, and why phrases like “you’re a warrior” or “at least” can sometimes do more harm than good.
Jessica was so open about how even she, as a psychologist, found the experience of tamoxifen and long-term side effects surprising and difficult.
We talk about exhaustion, brain fog, loss of creativity, grief, perfectionism and the illusion of control, and why so much of this still goes unsaid.
This is a conversation about naming the harder parts out loud, and making space for honesty, nuance and connection.
Key topics
The pressure to stay positive after cancer and the harm of toxic positivity
Jessica’s experience of tamoxifen and medical menopause
Exhaustion, brain fog and the emotional impact of treatment side effects
Grief, uncertainty and the pressure to make the “right” decisions
Find Jessica’s fantastic book ‘Normalize It: Upending the Silence, Stigma, and Shame That Shape Women's Lives’ here https://a.co/d/0hLfwz2z
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Intro
04:07 Discussing the stigma of grief
Episode 231 - Anal Cancer, Menopause & Breaking the Silence
Episode 231
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 • Duration 49:03
Welcome to the first guest episode of Navigating Menopause After Cancer.
In the last two episodes, I shared why the podcast has entered a new chapter and reflected on the power of stories: how they help us navigate uncertainty, create connection and remind us that we're never alone.
Today's conversation is a really beautiful example of exactly that.
I'm joined by Michelle and Becky, two incredible women diagnosed with anal cancer back in 2024.
I learned on a previous episode on anal cancer (episode 209) that anal cancer is often surrounded by stigma, shame, embarrassment and silence. It's a cancer that simply isn't talked about enough. And treatment for anal cancer can also induce menopause - so we have to talk about it!
Yet despite receiving the same diagnosis at almost the same time, Michelle and Becky's experiences were very different.
Michelle openly shared her diagnosis but struggled to find someone else living with anal cancer who truly understood what she was going through.
Becky found support from others with anal cancer from the very beginning, but didn't feel comfortable telling many of the people around her she had anal cancer, choosing instead to say she had bowel cancer.
Together, they share an honest conversation about diagnosis, treatment, menopause, intimacy, identity, stigma and why sharing our true stories matters.
One of my favourite parts of this story actually happened away from the recording. After meeting Michelle in person, I introduced her to Ali who had previously shared her own anal cancer story on this podcast... and something rather special has grown from that connection.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Intro
04:01 Finding support after cancer diagnosis
11:19 Dealing with surgical menopause
Episode 230 - The Next Chapter. A New Name. The Same Mission.
Episode 230
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 • Duration 21:16
After four years, hundreds of conversations and countless stories, it's time to share what the next chapter of this podcast is going to look like...
In this special solo episode, I reveal the new name and look of the podcast and, more importantly, the reason behind it.
Your feedback made it very clear that the conversations, the experts, the survivor stories and the honesty are exactly what make this community so special. You asked me NOT to make any changes!
But, after reading an amazing book and a visit to the British Museum that followed, I knew I wanted to make a change regardless.
I have goosebumps writing this: I was standing in front of one of the oldest surviving stories ever written!! I mean - how cool is that! And so of course, I found myself reflecting on the power of stories to help us make sense of uncertainty. It reminded me that none of us simply "gets through" menopause after cancer.
We navigate it.
Together.
That's why this podcast has a new name, one that reflects the journey so many of us are on every single day. And of course it also reflects my book title ‘Navigating Menopause After Cancer’.
Thank you for being part of this next chapter.
In this episode we discuss:
Why I decided to rename the podcast after four years.
What I learnt at the British Museum!! And I love it!
Why stories have helped humans navigate uncertainty for thousands of years.
Why "Navigating Menopause After Cancer" better reflects the journey so many of us experience.
The inspiration behind the new artwork and how it connects with my book.
What isn't changing (don't worry... the experts, survivor stories and honest conversations are all staying!).
How your feedback shaped every decision.
Links to today’s episode:
Episode 229 - I Asked. You Answered. The Next Chapter Begins
Episode 229
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 • Duration 22:43
After four years of hosting this podcast, I kept thinking about the show's future. I wondered if I should make changes to the format, the episodes, my guests, and I worried if the podcast was still what you guys needed and wanted.
Initially, I did a lot of overthinking - but then I knew I just needed to ask YOU.
So over the past few weeks, I invited you to share your thoughts about the podcast: what you love, what you'd like more of, and whether you thought anything should change.
Your responses made me laugh, made me cry, and reminded me why I pressed record on that very first episode four years ago.
In this special solo episode, I'm sharing what you told me, the feedback that surprised me the most, and why your words have shaped the next chapter of this podcast.
This isn't about reinventing something that isn't broken. It's about listening, reflecting, and making sure the next person navigating menopause after cancer can find the support they need.
In this episode, we talk about:
Why I decided to ask for your honest feedback after four years.
The survey responses that genuinely surprised me.
The conversations you want us to have more of.
Why expert interviews and survivor stories aren't going anywhere.
The importance of asking the questions that others often avoid.
What your feedback taught me about this community.
A hint about an exciting announcement coming next week…
Episode Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
05:42 Considering podcast changes
12:21 Listener feedback and appreciation
15:57 Planning podcast future direction
19:47 Book price reduction announcement
21:22 Upcoming podcast announcement
Episode 228 - 53 Kilometres, A Sex Toy & Lots of Laughter
Episode 228
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 • Duration 44:48
This week's episode is a little different.
A few weeks ago, a group of us took on a 53km challenge across the Peak District to raise money for Menopause and Cancer. Somewhere between the hills, the aching feet, the snack stops and plenty of laughter, I had this feeling that I wanted to ‘bottle up’ some of the conversations and the energy we had - to bring it to you.
So, instead of an expert interview, I thought I'd invite you to come along for the post-walk chat with us.
You'll hear honest conversations, a few giggles, reflections on why community matters so much after cancer...and yes, the story of why I ended up feeling rather guilty about keeping hold of one of the prizes that had been donated for our walkers. Let's just say...it involved a rather unexpected gift from our lovely Dr Angela Wright!
This episode is a reminder that healing doesn't only happen in clinic rooms. Sometimes it happens when you're walking alongside people who simply understand.
Whether you've been listening for four weeks or four years, thank you for being part of this community.
And if today's episode leaves you wishing you were there with us, why not join our London Bridges Challenge on 12 September? We'd absolutely love to welcome you. Or perhaps you'll even be tempted by the whispers of an even bigger challenge next year…? You can also take on a challenge anywhere in the world too!
Who's in? 😉
And one more thing...
This is the final episode before a special two-part series where I'll be sharing the next chapter of the podcast. Don't worry: the conversations you know and love aren't going anywhere, but I can't wait to share what's been quietly unfolding behind the scenes.
As always, this podcast is for information and education and isn't a substitute for personalised medical advice. Please discuss your individual circumstances and treatment options with your healthcare team.
If you enjoy listening each week, I'd love to ask one small favour. Would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts?
Every review helps more people discover the podcast, and with your support we've now grown into one of the top 1% of podcasts worldwide. That's something we've achieved together, and I'm so incredibly grateful.
Ali Stripling’s episode: Beyond the Pink - Anal Cancer, Menopause & Awareness Day: https://youtu.be/V0_5MedxjKw?si=QB-i9XO1uWhQ1Mwf
This podcast episode was supported by an unrestricted grant from Incyte Biosciences. Incyte had no involvement in the development, content, or editorial review of the activities associated with this initiative.
Substack: If you'd like to stay connected beyond the podcast, you can also find me writing personal reflections over on Still Becoming, where I share the behind-the-scenes of building Menopause and Cancer, life after cancer, motherhood, identity, and everything I'm still learning.
Book: As a thank you for being such an incredible community, I'm also celebrating the first anniversary of my book, Navigating Menopause After Cancer. For a limited time, I've reduced the Amazon price so that more people can access it, or perhaps gift a copy to someone they love.
Thank you for listening, for sharing this journey with me, and for helping shape what comes next.
Links for today’s episode:
Substack: If you'd like to stay connected beyond the podcast, you can also find me writing personal reflections over on Still Becoming, where I share the behind-the-scenes of building Menopause and Cancer, life after cancer, motherhood, identity, and everything I'm still learning.
Book: As a thank you for being such an incredible community, I'm also celebrating the first anniversary of my book, Navigating Menopause After Cancer. For a limited time, I've reduced the Amazon price so that more people can access it, or perhaps gift a copy to someone they love.
You can buy the book here: https://amzn.eu/d/0dqOczqf
Thank you for listening, for sharing this journey with me, and for helping shape what comes next.
Navigating Menopause After Cancer: my bestselling book bringing together expert advice, lived experience and practical guidance to help you navigate menopause after cancer. https://amzn.eu/d/0fuL8JSs
