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-cancer. 

We are the change makers in our menopause movement - we have to work together, doctors, patients and healthcare providers. 

I promise you will be able to make this a more supported, better informed and positive experience for ourselves and others. 

Right at the end I am sharing a poem and I want to share it with you here as well:

You my friend, you are the change-maker

Amidst the trials, in the face of strife,

Stands a woman, the change-maker in life.

Her bravery soars, a beacon of might,

In the realm of health, she ignites the light.

She walks through the storms, undeterred, unafraid,

With passion and courage, her path she has laid.

Fighting for wellness, in every stride,

For women's health, she stands with pride.

Her voice resonates, breaking barriers tall,

Championing change, she answers the call.

For those unheard, she lends her grace,

Their stories and struggles she boldly will embrace.

She's the hero we need, her actions profound,

Revolutionising health, turning it around.

With each step she takes, a difference she makes,

Her bravery and strength, the world awakes.

Let's hail these women, their valour we acclaim,

In their quest for health, they etch their name.

For change-makers, brave and true,

Women's health thrives, because of you.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Intro

06:20 NHS struggles to address cancer survivor needs.

09:26 Guidelines focus on addressing cancer survivor issues.

12:42 Clinicians rely on emerging publications for guidance.

19:48 Chronic, untreatable condition with far-reaching impacts.

22:46 Navigating cancer treatment conversations with doctors effectively.

26:53 Advocating for timely access to life-saving treatment.

31:48 Facial aesthetics can improve psychological well-being.

35:02 Navigating spiritual and self-care changes positively.

38:35 Formal guidelines for cancer survivors to enjoy life.

41:23 ‘You my friend, you are the change-maker’ poem read by Dani 

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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