If cancer treatment pushed you into menopause, you may be sitting there scratching your head, wondering what on earth is happening to your body, why no one warned you, and where you’re supposed to turn for support. That’s exactly where Holly found herself.

In this episode of The Menopause and Cancer Podcast, I’m joined by Holly Adcock, who first had vicious night sweats during chemotherapy and later came into our community through one of our in-person Menopause and Cancer workshops. Holly shares her lived experience of navigating menopause after cancer while facing complex and ongoing treatment decisions about her own care — a powerful reminder that menopause after cancer is rarely linear.

Instead, it’s a wriggly road. One that often feels like an uphill hike, with twists, setbacks, and moments where you’re not quite sure which way to turn next.

I hope this conversation will make you feel like someone is walking alongside you, hand in hand, reminding you that you are not broken, you are not failing — and you are not alone on this hike.

If you are like me, then maybe putting one foot in front of the other is what is good for you too - below are the links to our walking challenges - come walk with me.

The links are here:

BOOST30: https://fundraiseformenopauseandcancer.raiselysite.com/Boost30

GET INVOLVED: https://fundraiseformenopauseandcancer.raiselysite.com/

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Intro

07:05 Osteoporosis, Endocrine Therapy, and Cancer

12:43 "Facing Chemotherapy Expectations"

16:25 Understanding Menopause and Its Symptoms

20:01 "Unheard Challenges of Menopause"

23:32 "Revived by Friendship and Support"

30:22 "Life-Changing Career Redirection"

31:31 "Embracing Positivity Through Reframing"

40:08 "Surgical Menopause Decision Struggle"

Connect with Holly:

https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/associate-holly-adcock

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