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, we need to make a clear distinction between systemic HRT and local oestrogen therapy. It is important that all cancer patients understand their options and talk to their doctors about their symptoms.

Below are the links about the safety of vaginal oestrogen that you can share with your healthcare provider:

Article "A systematic review of randomised clinical trials – The safety of vaginal hormones and selective eostrogen receptor modulators for the treatment of genitourinary menopausal symptoms in breast cancer survivors" is now published and is available at https://doi.org/10.1177/20533691231208473

By Prof. Talaulikar 

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaoncology/article-abstract/2811413

The JAMA Oncology study 

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Intro.

06:37 No adverse effects from oestrogen use. JAMA study finds no increase in breast cancer mortality with vaginal oestrogen therapy.

10:20 Cancer survivors should seek multiple expert opinions for personalised care.

About 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 us:

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