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

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

FromThe Menopause and Cancer Podcast


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

FromThe Menopause and Cancer Podcast

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Length:
37 minutes
Released:
Sep 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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 nearly 70% of postmenopausal, breast cancer survivors and even more in younger women.These symptoms are often underdiagnosed and under-treated due to underreporting by the patients and limited awareness by professionals. Are you suffering?  Confused about what is safe for you? I am delighted to welcome Dr Glynne onto the podcast today. We will be discussing: What does the term genito-urinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) mean? It’s not all about dry vaginas! What other symptoms do we talk about?Why do these symptoms happen?What are our treatment options? Are vaginal oestrogens safe for all breast cancer survivors?What types of vaginal oestrogens are best?I share tips and helpful messages from our community!The walking fundraising challenge I mentioned at the end of the podcast is here https://move-with-menopause-and-cancer.raisely.com/ Join us!You can find Dr. Glynne here https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/finder/specialists/sarah-glynneAbout Dani:The Menopause and Cancer Podcast is hosted by Dani Binnington, menopause guide, patients advocate for people in menopause after a cancer diagnosis, and founder of the online platform Healthy Whole Me. There is lots of information out there about the menopause but hardly any if you have had a cancer diagnosis as well. Many people say to me they have no idea what their options are, who to ask for help, and that they feel really isolated in their experiences. I started this podcast because there was nothing out there when I was thrown into surgical menopause at the age of 39, which followed on from my cancer diagnosis aged 33.Through the episodes, I want to create more awareness, share information from our fabulous guest experts, doctors and other specialists in the cancer and menopause field. And of course, I will share stories from the people in our community.So that together we can work towards a better menopause experience. For all of us.More educated, better informed and less alone.Connect with Dani:Instagram @healthywholeme  Facebook: @healthywholeme  Website: menopauseandcancer.org Join Dani’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathubFor oodles of inspiration, healthy recipes, yoga classes and all round positivity go to her website: https://www.healthywholeme.com/
Released:
Sep 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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/menopauseandcancerchathub