Most of the menopause conversation happening right now, on social media, in podcasts, in the press, is aimed at women going through a natural hormonal transition. But there is a population of women whose menopause arrived differently. Suddenly and surgically. In the middle of one of the most frightening experiences of their lives, a cancer diagnosis or a high-risk prevention decision. This episode is for those women. And for every woman who loves one of them. My mother was 50 years old, on hormone therapy, when her breast cancer was diagnosed. Nobody talked about menopause then, what her future would look like, how the diagnosis would affect her long-term health, or what her options were. It wasn't until I was in my mid-forties, two decades later, that my own doctor finally brought up perimenopause. My guest, Elana Silber, CEO of Sharsheret, a national nonprofit supporting women, men, and families facing breast and ovarian cancer. Elana has spent her career at the intersection of cancer, women's health, and community, and she brings both professional expertise and deep personal commitment to one of the most underreported conversations in the menopause space: what happens when cancer forces the conversation. In this episode, we cover: The difference between natural menopause and surgically or chemically induced menopause after cancer treatment What breast and ovarian cancer diagnosis means for a woman's hormonal health, immediately and long-term Navigating survivorship and menopause simultaneously, the symptoms, the decisions, and the silence around both Hereditary cancer risk and what women need to know before menopause arrives How Sharsheret supports women and families through diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship If this episode resonates with you, share it with the women in your life navigating cancer, survivorship, or a hereditary risk decision. This is a conversation that needs to reach further than it currently does. Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Do not use this content to diagnose or treat any medical condition. Consult your physician for any medical concerns. This disclaimer applies to all guests featured on this podcast. Learn more about Sharsheret: Website: www.sharsheret.org IG: @sharsheretofficial Stay connected with JFW: Book your 60-minute Menopause Care Consultation: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/menopause-care-consult-page Follow on Instagram: @jillfooswellness Follow on Facebook: @jillfooswellness Follow on YouTube: @jillfooswellness Grab discounts on my favorite menopause wellness products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-products Enjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellness/store-start Subscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Create Your Menopause Health Equation Ebook. Schedule your free 15-minute consultation here: https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/15-minute-zoom-consultations If you’re a Chicago-area midlife woman, check out the Chicago Menopause Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to navigating menopause locally with experts: https://chicagomenopausecollective.org

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