The Menopause and Cancer Podcast

Ep 110 - Fierce and Practical Self-Compassion

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Since when did we think we all have to thrive as well as just getting through a tough time? In today’s episode, I speak to Henny Flynn, a therapeuti...

Ep 109 - Low Libido, Bullet Toys and Lube

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this insightful episode, Sam Evans and I discuss the challenges women face in maintaining intimacy and sexual pleasure during menopause and cancer....

Ep 108 - Bowel Health and Menopause: Insights from a Bowel Surgeon

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we dive into your bowel health. How do chemotherapy, surgery, medication, and menopause affect our bowel health? What should we ...

Ep 107 - Warriors on the Mat - Finding Strength and Healing Through Yoga After Cancer

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Empowering you to transform your life. Did you know that there are 34 randomised control trials (the golden standard of trials!) to show the incr...

Ep 106 - Navigating the Emotional Complexity of Cancer Treatment-Induced Menopause

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Menopause sneaks in as an uninvited and unwelcome guest to a house already dealing with so much. Join me, a whole group of women in our community and ...

Ep 105 - What to do When Tamoxifen and AI's are Unbearable?

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Breast speciality oncologist Dr Claire Macaulay from Glasgow helps us understand how we can navigate difficult treatment decisions.Many women say that...

Ep 104 - From Loss to a New Identity with Dr. Liz O'Riordan

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I wanted to find out what it’s like, going from being a breast cancer surgeon who knew nothing about the menopause, to a breast cancer patient who w...

Ep 103 - Joint Ache SOS

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ep 103 - Joint Ache SOSJoint ache after cancer treatment can happen for various reasons. Low oestrogen levels or side effects of medication can be the...

Ep 102 - The Sexual Health Chat You Need to Hear

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Andrea Martin, a women’s health nurse practitioner helps us to take the sexual health chat to the next level.Why you really need to...

Ep 101 - Is Collagen Safe After Cancer?

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A huge thank you to our partners Oxford Hormone Clinic for helping us get this episode out to all of you! Their support means so much to us. All their...

Episode 100! Celebrating Milestones with Our Inspiring Community

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 100 is a special celebration, and this time, it's all about you! We're flipping the script, as Dani takes a turn in the hot seat and gets inte...

Ep 99 - Our Silver Linings Beyond Cancer

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Finding our silver linings can be tough when we are navigating menopause after cancer, and it involves acknowledging the existence of challenges or ha...

Ep 98 - Genomic Testing for Personalised Menopause Care?

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What role does genomic testing play in promoting better health? While many are familiar with genetic tests like the BRCA mutation test, there's a grow...

Ep 97 - Doing it Your way: Testosterone After 2 x Breast Cancer

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're thrilled to have Ursula join us to share her remarkable story. In our conversation, we delve into topics like peri-menopause, cancer, and the us...

Ep 96 - Why Lube Alone is Not Enough! Sexual health After Cancer

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sexual health after a cancer diagnosis is complex and it’s not enough to purely address our physical symptoms. The brilliant medical oncologist Dr. ...

Ep 95 - Beyond the Mind: Healing with Hypnotherapy

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you also have that picture in your mind that hypnotherapy is people behaving like chickens? Yep! Me too! So, I want to find out how hypnotherapy ca...

Ep 94 - Strong Foundations: The Power of Your Pelvic Floor Health

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode our guest Sarah Marsh, expert women’s health physio for cancer patients, is telling us her number 1 top tip in how you can supp...

Ep 93 - The Fascinating History of Women’s Hormonal Health

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are thrilled to engage in a conversation with the remarkable breast oncologist, Dr Elizabeth Comen, hailing from the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cance...

Ep 92 - Why CBT, Hypnosis and Mindfulness Work - and No, it’s Not All in Your Head

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, our goal is to help you understand the full spectrum of treatment options available, including guideline-supported non-pharmaceuti...

Ep 91 - The Truth About Weight Loss: Separating Myths from Effective Strategies

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The combination of hormonal changes, metabolic alterations, muscle loss, fatigue, emotional factors, and medication side effects can make weight loss ...

Ep 90 - Are Turmeric, Ashwagandha, Red Clover and Soy Supplements Safe After Cancer

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Most of the time when you look for information about which herbal supplements might be useful in helping with symptoms for menopause after cancer, the...

Ep 89 - Mindful Journeys: Steering Cancer to the Back Seat with Ria Ingleby

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you curious about reclaiming control while navigating menopause post-cancer? Tune into this insightful conversation for guidance on getting starte...

Ep 88 - Mindful Sobriety: Reflecting on Your Relationship with Alcohol Beyond 'Dry January’

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to change your drinking behaviour or not - this is a must-listen! You’ll learn a lot about yourself - for sure!Have you thought that you...

Ep 87 - An Oncologist’s Top Tips For a Better Menopause Experience

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Consultant oncologist Dr Nabil Elmahdawi shares with us his number 1 top tip in how he thinks we could all improve our menopause experience post-cance...

Ep 86 - What Does Science Say About Fasting After Cancer?

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many conversations about the benefits of fasting - but what does that mean for someone after cancer? Is there any data to support that fa...

Ep 85 - You are Powerful: Nurturing Your Physical and Mental Health - Menopause After Cancer Crash Course Part 06

13 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Your actions and your daily habits are immensely powerful. Let’s talk about avoiding triggers, getting to know ourselves a little better, and the ro...

Ep 84 - What Else? Complementary Therapies - Menopause After Cancer Crash Course Part 05

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Considering complementary therapies can provide additional support and relief. Complementary therapies encompass a range of approaches such as acupunc...

Ep 83 - Your Hormonal Treatments - Menopause After Cancer Crash Course Part 04

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s get this straight. It is important to know exactly if hormone replacement therapy is an option for you and if not, then why not. Furthermore, ...

Ep 82 - Your Non-Hormonal Prescribable Options - Menopause After Cancer Crash Course Part 03

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Just because your doctor might have advised you that hormone replacement therapy might not be an option for you, this does not mean your doctor won't ...

Ep 81 - What’s in Your Toolkit? - Menopause After Cancer Crash Course Part 02

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Managing menopause after cancer needs a multi-faceted two-pronged approach. With that, I mean that most likely doing one thing alone won’t be enough...

Ep 80 - Kickstart Your 2024 with a Menopause Masterplan - Menopause After Cancer Crash Part 01

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first episode of our menopause after cancer crash course! I want to sum up all the treatment options available to you in bite-sized vid...

Ep 79 - Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past few years, I have worked with countless women who are also navigating menopause as a result of their cancer treatment or who have fewer ...

Ep 78 - Step into Your Power: Giving You Agency in Cancer and Beyond

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are thrilled to welcome back the incredible Dr. Annice Mukherjee. Our journey began with an episode featuring Annice discussing "Non-Hormonal Treat...

Ep 77 - Reflecting on 2023 and Moving Forward with Intention

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This might be the most powerful practice you can do ALL year!Join me for a powerful practice, one that I have done for several years myself, to get yo...

Ep 76 - A Therapy Session About Loss, New Identity and Finding Meaning

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in as we talk about loss, identity and finding meaning.In the course of my podcast and broader engagements, I’ve met numerous insightful and to...

Ep 75 - From Anxiety to PTSD with Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve never met a fellow cancer survivor who has not struggled with anxiety. But what is anxiety, what’s depression or maybe what you have is PTSD?...

Ep 74 - Why Would a Menopause Specialist Who Had Breast Cancer Take HRT?

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I am pleased to invite Dr. Corinne Menn to the show today. Dr, Menn is a certified gynaecologist, a North American Menopause Society certified menopau...

Ep 73 - Ever Wished HRT Was an Option For You?

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought that going onto HRT would fix all of your problems? Well, you’re not alone, today I am joined by the fabulous Helen Addis...

Ep 72 - How to Make Your Vaginas, Vulvas and Bladders Happy

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Problems with sex, vaginal pain, irritation, bladder symptoms and urinary tract infections are very common in menopause after cancer. Our guest exp...

Ep 71 - Combat Hair Issues in Menopause After Cancer

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hair loss after chemotherapy is to be expected. But what about when hair loss, thinning hair and scalp issues affect you years after your initial canc...

Ep 70 - A Myth Busting Session with an Oncologist

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I am delighted to welcome back for a second time the fabulous Dr Eleonora Teplinsky, a board-certified medical oncologist from the US.There are many c...

Ep 69 - Improve Your Immunity by Habit Stacking and So Much More

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A suppressed immune system is a common worry for many cancer survivors, especially when you throw menopause into the mix. Today’s guest will share s...

Ep 68 - How to Navigate Tamoxifen and Aromatase Inhibitors

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many women say that being on a long-term anti-hormone treatment such as tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors is much harder than chemotherapy, radiother...

Ep 67 - Survivor Story: Pregnancy, IVF, Surrogacy as a Single mum Post-Cancer

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dani Binnington shares a deeply personal conversation on this week’s episode with our inspiring guest Elizabeth. Elizabeth shares her remarkable jou...

Ep 66 - Where is My Nearest Menopause Clinic?

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode Dr. Lindsey Thomas, British Menopause Society Specialist and GP is helping us understand “Where is my nearest menopause clinic?...

Ep 65 - Why Gut Health Matters in Menopause After Cancer

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, we’re discussing why gut health matters after cancer.Everyone seems to be talking about gut health but I want to understand th...

Ep 64 - My Menopause and Cancer Story with Dawn Totty

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of The Menopause and Cancer podcast, Dani Binnington is joined by Dawn Totty. Dawn shares her personal experience of having t...

Ep 63 - Is Vaginal Oestrogen Safe for Breast Cancer Patients?

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Systemic therapies to treat breast cancer can lead to a whole array of vaginal and urinary problems.This is a huge survivorship issue that affects nea...

Ep 62 - Can Magic Mushrooms Help You Find Peace After Cancer?

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, we are talking about the use of ‘magic mushrooms’, in the context of psychedelic therapy. Psychedelic therapy uses...

Ep 61 - The Reality of Herbal Medication in Cancer Treatment

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Herbal medicine is the most common form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) used by patients with cancer, with increasing use following a ...

Ep 60 - Can Cancer Survivors Drink Alcohol?

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A few months ago I recorded a solo episode on alcohol - it was called ‘Alcohol and Me’ in which I shared my own thinking around drinking, not drin...

Ep 59 - It’s a Family Affair: A conversation with my husband

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast I am joined by my incredible husband Tim Binnington because cancer is always a family affair! As much as I want to ensure th...

Ep 58 - Surprise Episode - Who Will Join Me?

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Eeek this is exciting (and a little nerve-wracking!)I’m opening a Zoom room - the invitation to join me has gone out into the universe - and here I ...

Ep 57 - You’re Unique - Our Challenges and What’s Helped

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The incredible women on the show today are like you, podcast listeners, they are also in our current Empowered Menopause after cancer program. Each on...

Ep 56 - Testosterone Therapy is Not Just for Low Libido

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Rebecca Glaser retired from breast cancer surgery and is currently involved in research on testosterone therapy by pellet implant and has evaluated...

Ep 55 - Finding Purpose

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is about finding purpose and meaningful ways of moving forward. So many people do amazing things after their cancer diagnosis and it ca...

Ep 54 - Busting Cancer Diet Myths

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I thought it was about time to go and see how we can hack our diet to reduce our risks of cancer recurring - if there is even such a thing? And to bus...

Ep 53 - No one Mentioned the Menopause

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Georgie is a body confidence influencer who shares her own experience of cancer in her early 20s very openly. And although her intense life-saving ste...

Ep 52 - Exercise Positivity

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I have two women who have gone and done fantastic things whilst moving their bodies. Yep, we talk about the benefits of exercise b...

Ep 51 - Help - My Brain Fog Stops Me in My Tracks

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“Is this brain fog, is it overwhelm due to life being busy?”“Am I suffering from brain fog because of chemo or because of menopause?”“Is bra...

Ep 50 - Are You Socialised to Dislike Yourself?

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a thought provoking podcast that will have you questioning why you do what you do. Cancer treatments come with many physical changes, from the...

Ep 49 - Help - I’m Worried I’ll Get Alzheimers

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“I'd like to know about reducing dementia risks when not on HRT. I’m really worried about my brain health.” This is what many women wh...

Ep 48 - The Challenges of Hormone Treatments

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Sarah Ball and Dr Alison Macbeth discuss the challenges of endocrine treatment and the significant impact this has on the patients they see. They a...

Ep 47 - Who’s Got My Back?

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many people say their clinical nurse specialist has helped them much more in dealing with menopausal symptoms than their doctors ever did. Sadly, many...

Ep 46 - A Revolutionary Non-Hormonal Treatment for Hot Flushes!

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Waljit Dhillo is a Professor in Endocrinology & Metabolism at Imperial College London. He has shown for the first time that NK3R antagon...

Ep 45 - What’s it Like for a Bloke?

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are often so wrapped up in our own experiences that we have little time to learn about others. Yet, it is the thinking and learning outside the box...

Ep 43 - Help - I Can’t Lose This Weight!

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nigel Denby is a registered dietitian and author of ten successful nutrition books. He is on the podcast today to help us understand how we can tackle...

Ep 43 - Yay - It’s My Birthday and Celebrating You!

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m celebrating my birthday and it is a great opportunity to dive a little deeper into self-celebration. Yes! You heard correctly I want to ch...

Ep 42 - Help - I Can’t Sleep!

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you wake up at 3am and can’t fall back asleep? Or do you struggle to fall asleep? Has your sleep changed since you’re on long-term cancer treat...

Ep 41 - Why I decided to take HRT after an oestrogen driven cancer

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When Jo Woolnough asked her oncologist to discuss the use of HRT after her breast cancer diagnosis her oncologist said “No, she can’t have that co...

Ep 40 - Rethink Your Diet with Dr. Sarah Berry

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I want to find out how best to eat from a researcher who has run more than 30 human nutrition studies! To my surprise, it is way...

Ep 39 - Keeley’s Transformation

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Healing is not linear and it takes time to digest our options and figure out what’s best to do next. Our entire life’s experiences shape our decis...

Ep 38 - Alcohol & Me

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Has anyone been told by their consultant not to drink alcohol once diagnosed with breast cancer? I have and it's hard to swallow!This was a question w...

Ep 37 - When the Doctor becomes the Patient

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you think an oncologist should have it all figured out then think again. Rachel Elliot has been an oncologist for decades and only once she was dia...

Ep 36 - Myth busting with an Oncologist

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our myth busting session! There are many controversial topics in the cancer space. There is much confusion and as patients, we often h...

Ep 35 - The Truth about Testosterone

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What do we know about the use of testosterone therapy for a person with a history of cancer? What data is available to us and how do we use this to ma...

Ep 34 - Sex, Drugs and How We Roll

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by Dr Angela Wright, a BMS Advanced Menopause Specialist & Menopause Trainer who is particularly interested in improving sexua...

Ep 33 - This is My Truth

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is a little different - I want to share my truth with you and be as open as I can be with my experiences of life over the last two m...

Ep 32 - Bowel Cancer and the Effects of Histamine Intolerance

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Histamine Intolerance is one of the much lesser-known symptoms of menopause and I am delighted to welcome Dr Anisha Patel onto this week's episode. An...

Ep 31 - What Cancer Took from Us & Hot Flushes

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a recent poll in my private Facebook group, I asked our members to tick all the symptoms they associate with being in menopause after cancer. I pla...

Ep 30 - Rethinking Tamoxifen & Aromatase Inhibitors

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Both tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are hormonal therapies used in the treatment of oestrogen-positive (ER-positive) breast cancers to ...

Ep 29 - Integrative Cancer Care - what else can I do?

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do we need a supplement? Do they even work?How should we eat in menopause after cancer? How to move?Anti-Inflammatory diets? What does that actually m...

Ep 28 - Breathing to Thrive

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I met Sophie Trew years ago when she was organising Trewfields, a holistic well-being festival for cancer folk. It was wonderful. Today she is a breat...

Ep 27 - My 5 Top Tips for a Clear Start into 2023!

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to 2023!Before I bring you lots of great experts again this year before we dive deep into the nitty-gritty of how to manage menopause after ca...

Ep 26 - Intention Setting Workshop

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This might be the most powerful practice you can do ALL year! Do you struggle with setting clear goals for the coming year? Or perhaps you a...

Ep 25 - Alleviate Stress: A Meditation

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To say that stress ‘just isn’t good for us’ is a vast understatement.Chronic stress can lead to brain changes which can contribute to anxiety, d...

Ep 24 - Living with Secondary Cancer with Emma Campbell

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I speak to Emma Campbell who has been diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2014. I am trying to find out how much the menop...

Ep 23 - What’s in My Well-Being Toolbox?

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I believe that we need to tap into many “well-being buckets” in order to manage our menopause after a cancer diagnosis. I doubt that just by ...

Ep 22 - Antidepressants to Treat the Symptoms of Menopause after Cancer with Alison Macbeth

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I want to discuss the use of antidepressants for the management of menopause symptoms once you’ve had a cancer diagnosis.&nbsp...

Ep 21 - The Treatment Gap in Young Adults with Jemima Reynolds

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re in your 20s and 30s and think that you’re somehow in menopause since your cancer diagnosis, even if you’re not quite sure, this episod...

Ep 20 - Does Herbal Medication Work? With Melinda McDougall & Anita Ralph

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Herbal medicine is one of the most used complementary therapy by people with cancer. Yet, I feel the majority of us don’t actually know what it real...

Ep 19 - Exercise Can Reduce Your Risks of Recurrence by 30%! Is it True? with Sarah Newman & Professor Anna Campbell

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that exercise can reduce your risk of a cancer recurrence by up to 30%?! In a recent post in my Facebook group I asked my community ...

Ep 18 - A Meditation for When we Feel ‘Broken Bodied’ and Want to Heal

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This meditation is for anyone, regardless of what has happened to you until now. Although you are in the home of The Menopause And Cancer podcast...

Ep 17 - Understand Your Fertility Options Post Cancer Diagnosis with Kate Pleace

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast I want to welcome Kate. Kate is a registered nurse who has spent over 13 years specialising in women’s health with extensive ex...

Ep 16 - A 15 Minute Meditation for Self-Love

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Often we arrive in menopause after a cancer diagnosis and we hardly remember who we are. We can remember who we used to be, but with altered body imag...

Ep 15 - Working with Cancer with Barbara Wilson

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Being able to work is something that most cancer survivors want to do for many reasons, not least because it provides financial independence, but main...

Ep 14 - A 10 Minute Meditation: Just for now… let it all be

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Your life is filled with too much business, too much hurry, too much stress. Just for a moment, let go of all that.This is a wonderful meditation if y...

Ep 13 - “I have no interest in sex whatsoever” Sexuality and Desire Explored with Kate Moyle

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Managing menopause after a cancer diagnosis brings with it a heap of physical and psychological symptoms, many of which can be discussed much more ope...

Ep 12 - Sexual Health in Menopause: How to Help Your Vagina with Sam Evans and Dr. Charlotte Gooding

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Now I wonder: What do you call your ‘down below’, your ‘front bottom’?I am so excited to be speaking to two fantastic ladies today: menopause ...

Ep 11 - How to Navigate Divorce, Cancer, Menopause & Finding New Love with Alex Darby

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What’s it like to date and embark on new intimate relationships once our lives and bodies have been altered by cancer treatments and surgeries? Toda...