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The Menopause and Cancer Podcast

The Menopause and Cancer Podcast

By: Dani Binnington
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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. These episodes are a good place to start: 1. Rethinking Tamoxifen & Aromatase Inhibitors 2. Why I decided to take HRT after an oestrogen driven cancer 2. Alcohol & Me Menopause and cancer is also a thriving community online and in real life. Join the Facebook community to connect with women going through the same thing you are: https://www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathubCopyright 2026 Dani Binnington Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Episode 221 - Who controls what happens between women’s legs after menopause

    Episode 221 - Who controls what happens between women’s legs after menopause
    Jun 10 2026
    Who controls what happens between women’s legs after menopause?It’s a confronting question, but one that sits at the heart of this episode.In this short, powerful conversation, I am joined by menopause specialist and sexologist Dr Angela Wright to explore why so many women — particularly those who have had cancer — are still being denied access to vaginal and vulval oestrogen treatments. And why we’re not routinely having the conversation about sexual health after cancer treatment.Despite being widely recognised as one of the most effective and low-risk treatments for genitourinary symptoms of menopause (GSM), access remains incredibly low. Many women are left navigating pain, dryness, recurrent infections, loss of sexual function, and a deep impact on identity and relationships — often without being offered treatment. Or they’re told ‘no’.This episode explores:Why are women not allowed to make an informed choice about their intimate health?The realities of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) — and why it’s more than “just dryness”The added complexity for women on treatments like aromatase inhibitors (e.g. Letrozole)The emotional and relational impact of untreated symptomsHow history, culture, and medical caution continue to shape women’s access to careThe growing body of guidance suggesting low-dose vaginal hormones may be appropriate for many women, including after breast cancerThe balance between clinical responsibility and patient autonomyThis is not a black-and-white conversation. It’s not about right or wrong.It’s an invitation — to think, to question, and to open up more honest, informed conversations between patients and healthcare professionals.Because at its core, is it about choice?Links mentioned in this episode:You can find Dr Wright here: https://spicedpearhealth.co.uk/about/Sweetness of Venus: A history of the clitoris book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sweetness-Venus-History-Clitoris/dp/B08W3NZ1H9Women’s Health Made Easy Book: for Healthcare Professionals, click hereMore information about vaginal oestrogen after breast cancer: https://menopauseandcancer.org/navigating-vaginal-oestrogen-after-breast-cancer-what-every-woman-needs-to-know/Episode Highlights:00:00 Intro05:36 Doctor's journey and women's health08:17 Challenges of Menopause Treatment10:32 Debating hormone prescription guidelines14:25 Discussing medical trauma and autonomy18:19 Discussing bodily agency and benefits21:18 Reclaiming life after trauma24:31 Understanding compliance with endocrine therapies26:42 Valuing women's opinions in healthcare29:48 Discussing erectile dysfunction post-cancer34:39 Opening conversations on sexual healthConnect with us:For more information and resources visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org Or follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancerJoin our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub
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    36 mins
  • Episode 220 - What are my rights? Working with cancer and menopause

    Episode 220 - What are my rights? Working with cancer and menopause
    Jun 3 2026

    Do you know your rights to work after a cancer diagnosis and with ongoing menopause symptoms?

    From navigating time off, to returning to work, to managing menopause symptoms in the workplace, it can feel overwhelming to know what your rights are and what support you should expect.

    I’m joined by Barbara Wilson, from Working With Cancer, who brings over 50 years of experience supporting people through cancer at work.

    Together, we break this down in a really practical way— so you can feel more informed and more confident in advocating for yourself.

    In this episode, we cover:

    • Whether cancer is automatically considered a disability under UK law
    • Your rights when returning to work after treatment
    • What a good return-to-work plan should actually look like
    • What “reasonable adjustments” mean — and real-life examples
    • What counts as discrimination in this context
    • How much do you need to disclose about your diagnosis (including when applying for a job)
    • Whether menopause is recognised as a disability under UK law
    • How treatment-induced menopause after cancer is considered in the workplace
    • Whether employers are expected to support menopause symptoms

    Episode Highlights:

    00:00 Introduction

    06:31 Supporting employees with cancer

    08:07 Discussing cancer diagnoses and menopause

    13:38 Creating flexible workplace plans

    15:29 Discussing cancer disclosure at work

    20:23 Discussing return to work planning

    22:00 Discussing phased return to work

    28:48 Supporting employees with health challenges

    31:22 Menopause and post-cancer life changes

    37:16 Flexible work schedule adjustments

    43:07 Reevaluating work after cancer diagnosis

    44:39 Easing back into work

    47:52 Disclosing cancer to an employer

    Link to Working with Cancer: https://workingwithcancer.co.uk/

    Connect with us:

    For more information and resources visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org

    Or follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancer

    Join our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub

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    52 mins
  • Episode 219 - Who Am I Now: Identity After Menopause and Cancer

    Episode 219 - Who Am I Now: Identity After Menopause and Cancer
    May 27 2026

    In this very special community conversation, I sit down with a group of incredible women from our Menopause and Cancer community to explore something so many of us struggle with after cancer treatment… identity. I’m so grateful the group allowed me to get this conversation out to you! Lucky us.

    Who are we now?

    Together, we talk openly about the physical and emotional changes that can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves — from body image and confidence, to work, relationships, grief, loss, purpose and rebuilding.

    Rather than bringing in an expert, I thought it might be best to just have an honest conversation, share experiences and learn from one another. Because the wisdom in our community is WONDERFUL!

    What became clear throughout this discussion is that so many of us are living in what I call “the messy middle” — no longer who we were before cancer, but not yet fully arrived in who we are becoming.

    If you’ve ever felt lost, changed, disconnected or uncertain about your place in the world after treatment, this episode is for you.

    YouTube Wellness Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsUEBZ4ZwowoJ0t4pV-gmwGSqruDPm-2P&si=7UE81giK-2v5eByM

    Episode 214 - What It Really Feels Like & And Your Questions Answered: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-214-what-it-really-feels-like-and-your/id1631842514?i=1000762984322

    Episode Highlights:

    00:00 Introduction

    03:18 Exploring identity and personal growth

    07:51 The jar and pebbles analogy

    12:31 Coping with treatment and diagnosis

    13:49 Discussing challenges of societal expectations

    16:47 Struggles with overthinking and doubt

    22:47 Facing the unknown post-treatment

    23:47 Sharing post-cancer treatment experiences

    29:24 Reflecting on life after cancer

    32:42 Coping after a mastectomy

    35:11 Morning mirror positivity trick

    40:24 Navigating daily challenges with compassion

    45:36 Navigating menopause and survivorship

    47:42 Reflecting on personal growth journey

    49:40 Focusing on self-care and being present

    Connect with us:

    For more information and resources visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org

    Or follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancer

    Join our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub

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    51 mins
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Covers all aspects of menopause and cancer. Great source of information as well as hope.

Honest, informative and uplifting

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