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 243 - Why This Menopause Doctor Isn't Against Supplements
Episode 243
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 • Duration 34:23
Ever wondered which supplements might actually help you feel better during or after cancer treatment and help ease menopause symptoms? And which ones are worth your money?
When you're feeling exhausted, struggling with symptoms and desperate to feel more like yourself, it's tempting to head straight to the health food shop. But with so much conflicting advice, and healthcare professionals often telling us there isn't enough evidence, how do we know what's safe, what works and what to avoid?
I'm delighted to welcome Dr Muninder Walia, GP, menopause specialist and breast cancer survivor, to the podcast to explore one of the questions she hears most often from people affected by cancer: What about supplements?
What I particularly love about Muninder's approach is that she doesn't simply shut down the conversation. Instead, she encourages curiosity, open discussions and informed decisions.
Because when we're looking for ways to feel better, we deserve more than simply being told there isn't enough evidence.
Having experienced what it's like not to feel heard by her own medical team, Muninder is determined to be the kind of doctor she once needed, one who listens, takes every question seriously and makes sure her patients feel heard, informed and empowered to make the decisions that are right for them.
We talk about:
Why so many of us ask about supplements
Muninder's "try it, give it six to eight weeks, and stop if it doesn't work" approach
Why she's honest about the safety side too, including liver toxicity, anaphylaxis, and checking your immune system and inflammatory markers during treatment
How her own diagnosis changed her practice and her thinking about survivorship
The omega-3 and omega-6 balance, and why oestrogen loss can drive up inflammation.
Vitamin D, magnesium and B12. We also talk about the research linking low vitamin D with breast cancer
Private testing, including gut health tests that have dropped from hundreds of pounds to around £100. We also talk about why we should look for evidence and not gimmicks
Reformer Pilates, friendship, family, CBT-style positive thinking and the power of a second opinion
Her message to everyone: ask the question, and ask us, not ChatGPT
Episode Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
04:20 Discussing traditional supplement use
08:13 Balancing medical advice with misinformation
11:08 Finding positivity after cancer treatment
14:43 Discussing omega-3 testing options
17:35 Using diet to reduce inflammation
23:13 Seeking a second opinion
Here are the links to support this episode:
My earlier episode with Professor Thomas, an oncologist and integrative doctor, on turmeric and evidence: Episode 224 and Episode 225
Episode 242 - “I Felt Castrated”: Two Sisters Diagnosed Weeks Apart on Cancer, Menopause, and Sexuality
Episode 242
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 • Duration 59:42
What happens when two sisters are diagnosed with breast cancer just weeks apart and then find that menopause after cancer affects each of them in very different ways?
In this episode, I speak with Sarah and Sophie about their diagnoses, the family support that carried them through treatment, and the lasting effects of medically induced menopause.
Though the sisters faced similar diagnoses, their symptoms and experiences were really different: Sophie describes mood changes, anxiety, rage, and sleep difficulties, while Sarah shares the profound impact on her libido, sexual function, and sense of identity.
In this open conversation about sexuality and intimacy, Sarah explains why “medical castration” feels more accurate to her experience than the word “menopause.”
Together, we discuss feeling unprepared, navigating care between oncology and gynaecology, advocating for support, and adapting intimacy when bodies and relationships change.
Make sure you listen to the end, I share one of my favourite poems with you!
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Intro
08:51 Genetic mutation and sister's diagnosis
11:53 Support system for Sarah's diagnosis
18:06 Dealing with post-cancer life changes
22:06 Going through cancer and menopause
28:09 Frustration with managing menopause
35:44 Discussing relationship challenges and joy
39:22 Discussing IVF and Medical Menopause
Episode 241 - From “I Don’t Recognise Myself” to a Future Full of Possibility
Episode 241
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 • Duration 44:16
What happens when cancer treatment ends, but menopause symptoms mean you still don't feel like yourself?
This week, I'm joined by the wonderful Sue Weldon, founder of Unite for Her, who shares her incredibly honest and inspiring story of life after breast cancer.
Sue remembers looking in the mirror after treatment and barely recognising herself. Her body had changed, she was dealing with menopause and a whole host of unexpected side effects, and yet everyone seemed to think she should be celebrating that treatment was over.
Sound familiar?
What I love about Sue's story is how she turned her own experience into something extraordinary. She founded Unite for Her, a nonprofit supporting people affected by breast cancer through integrative care, and has now written a beautiful book, Heal, Empower, Restore.
Sue shares the simple things that make a difference in her everyday life, from sleep and movement to nutrition, community and, importantly, giving yourself permission to rest.
In this episode, we explore:
Why finishing cancer treatment doesn't always mean feeling better
The unexpected impact of menopause after cancer
How integrative therapies can support recovery alongside conventional cancer care
Finding confidence and reconnecting with your body
The importance of sleep, movement, nutrition and community
Learning to say YES to life again
This is such a lovely conversation about hope, resilience and recognising that life after cancer might look different, but it can still be full of possibility.
I hope you enjoy listening! 💜
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Introduction
04:15 Founding Unite for Her nonprofit
06:27 Young adults learning menopause support
Episode 240 - What Should We Really Eat in Menopause After Cancer?
Episode 240
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 • Duration 56:22
Protein, sugar, soya, supplements, inflammation… what should we actually be eating when we're navigating menopause after cancer?
Cancer treatment can bring on menopause earlier than expected, and suddenly we're dealing with a whole new set of challenges. Weight changes, hot flushes, bone health, cholesterol, fatigue and brain fog — all while wondering whether what we eat might affect our long-term health or risk of cancer recurrence.
And with so much conflicting nutrition advice out there, it's easy to feel completely overwhelmed!
In this episode, I'm joined by returning guest, nutritionist and now bestselling author (!!) Julie, to cut through the confusion and help us understand what really matters when it comes to eating well in menopause after cancer.
We're playing a game of Yes, No or Maybe?, tackling some of the questions we hear most often:
Can changing our diet really make a difference to our health after cancer?
If we're already eating healthily, do we need to change anything when menopause hits?
Does the type of cancer we've had affect what we should eat?
Do we need different diets for our bones, cholesterol, heart health and menopause symptoms?
Does sugar really feed cancer?
Is soya safe after cancer?
What about red meat and dairy?
Are there supplements we should be taking — or avoiding?
And do we still need nutrition books in the age of AI and social media?!
This is a practical conversation about nourishing our bodies, supporting our health through menopause and letting go of unnecessary food fears.
Because after everything our bodies have been through, eating well should be about feeling better, not adding another layer of worry.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Intro and quick-fire questions with Julie
07:11 Addressing food anxiety and confusion
12:04 Mediterranean diet principles overview
Episode 239 - Weight, GLP-1s, and Cancer: Jenny’s Story with Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky
Episode 239
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 • Duration 54:42
This week I’m joined by my lovely friend and community member Jenny Costelloe, alongside oncologist Dr Eleonora Teplinsky, to talk about something I know so many of you will relate to: weight changes after cancer treatment, the struggle to lose weight during ongoing treatment, and the growing conversation around GLP-1 medications.
But this episode is really about much more than weight.
It’s about what happens when cancer treatment, menopause, joint pain, changes to your body and quality of life all collide – and how we begin to work out what might actually help.
Jenny shares her breast cancer story and talks very honestly about the impact surgical menopause and endocrine therapy have had on her body and her life. At one point, she describes feeling almost physically broken – dealing with weight gained through chemotherapy and treatment, reduced mobility and persistent pain that was making everyday life increasingly difficult.
We also hear from board-certified oncologist Dr Eleonora Teplinsky, who helps us understand the emerging evidence around GLP-1 medications after cancer, what we know and still don’t know, and why conversations about weight, metabolic health, symptoms and being able to stay on cancer treatment really matter.
And I love something Jenny says during our conversation:
“This is just about finding the path that works for you individually.”
I couldn’t agree more.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Intro
05:35 Navigating menopause during cancer treatment
08:09 Considering GLP-1s and BMI thresholds
12:12 Dr Eleonora Teplinsky’s perspective on menopausal concerns
17:06 Impact of endocrine therapy on weight
17:55 Challenges in weight management and sleep
Episode 238 - Creatine After Cancer: Could It Help Us Get Stronger?
Episode 238
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 • Duration 38:08
Everyone’s Talking About Creatine. But Should Cancer Survivors Take It?
Creatine seems to be everywhere right now. But what actually is it, what can it do for our strength and muscle, and the big question for this community: is it safe to take after cancer, and can it help with symptoms of menopause?
Today I have two brilliant experts to help us understand both the potential benefits and the safety of creatine after a cancer diagnosis.
First, you'll hear from Dr Eleonora Teplinsky, medical oncologist, who helps us unpack what we currently know — and importantly, what we still don't know — about creatine and cancer. The evidence specifically in people affected by cancer is still limited, so this is an important part of the conversation.
Then I'm joined by Sarah Newman, oncology exercise specialist and founder of Get Me Back, to take the conversation into the practical world of exercise, strength and recovery after cancer.
We talk about what creatine actually does, why maintaining muscle matters so much as we age and go through menopause, and why resistance training is such an important part of the picture.
We also get practical:
Do you have to lift heavy weights?
How often should we be strength training?
Can creatine help if you're not an athlete?
What type should you take?
Does it cause weight gain?
And where should someone start if cancer treatment has left them feeling weak, exhausted or simply disconnected from exercise?
Because this isn't really an episode about taking a scoop of powder.
It's a conversation about rebuilding strength after cancer, understanding our bodies, and finding out what might genuinely help us feel stronger again.
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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.
At the time, these medicines felt like an exciting glimpse into the future.
A note on GLP-1 microdosing: The term microdosing does not currently have a universally accepted scientific definition. It can refer to different approaches to dosing GLP-1 medications, and the evidence supporting these approaches varies. Listeners should not assume that microdosing is an established or clinically recommended practice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to prescribed medication.
00:00 Intro
04:37 Building healthy habits step-by-step
08:13 Building strength after cancer treatment
10:46 Discussing exercise and creatine use
14:59 Importance of diet and recovery
16:54 Concerns about effective muscle maintenance
22:58 Creating supportive exercise spaces
26:34 Rebuilding muscle after chemotherapy
27:57 Incorporating exercise for bone health
32:37 Benefits of strength training
34:30 Supporting diverse health needs
Disclaimer: This episode is for education and information and isn't a substitute for personalised medical advice. Please speak with your healthcare team before starting creatine or any new supplement, particularly during cancer treatment or if you have other medical conditions. Current cancer-specific evidence on creatine remains limited. (Oncology Nursing Society)
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.
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