We are thrilled to engage in a conversation with the remarkable breast oncologist, Dr Elizabeth Comen, hailing from the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in the US. Our focus is on unravelling the intricate history of women's hormones, as we embark on a journey to comprehend the missteps along the way.

“The history of women’s healthcare is a story in which women themselves have too often been voiceless—a narrative instead written from the perspective of men who styled themselves as authorities on the female of the species, yet uninformed by women’s own voices, thoughts, fears, pain and experiences. The result is a cultural and societal legacy that continues to shape the (mis)treatment and care of women”, writes Dr Comen.

“All in Her Head” is Dr Comen’s new book and wow - This book will upend everything you thought you knew about your body while empowering you to make better decisions moving forward. I can highly recommend it!

Buy the book here now: https://www.drelizabethcomen.com/book

There is more information on Dr Comen here https://www.drelizabethcomen.com/

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Episode Highlights:

00:00 Intro

07:11 Women's underrepresentation and the impact of gender.

08:20 Hormones influence men and women differently.

16:04 Insufficient hormone studies for triple-negative breast cancer.

22:53 Medical education neglects women's sexual health needs.

26:53 Doctors must balance medical precision with empathy.

31:58 Ethical challenges in cancer care

35:44 Biology and fear for cancer survivors' future.

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:

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

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