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The Menopause and Cancer Podcast

The Menopause and Cancer Podcast

By: Dani Binnington
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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/menopauseandcancerchathubCopyright 2026 Dani Binnington Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Episode 223 - Four Years, Hundreds of Conversations and One Big Question: What's Next?

    Episode 223 - Four Years, Hundreds of Conversations and One Big Question: What's Next?
    Jun 24 2026
    Four years ago, I sat down and recorded the very first episode of The Menopause and Cancer Podcast.At the time, I had no idea what I was doing. I didn't know whether anyone would listen, whether I'd make it past a handful of episodes, or that four years later I'd still be here, talking to you every single week.What began as a simple idea, to create the menopause resource I desperately wished I'd had after cancer, has grown into something far bigger than I ever imagined.Over the last four years, we've shared hundreds of conversations with incredible experts, survivors, partners, advocates and healthcare professionals. Together we've explored symptoms, treatments, relationships, intimacy, identity, mental health, grief, hope and everything in between.The podcast has opened doors I never expected. It has led to friendships, opportunities, a bestselling book, healthcare professional training, events, retreats and the growth of Menopause and Cancer into a global movement.But perhaps the greatest gift has been you: your emails, messages and stories.Hosting this podcast has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. And the truth is, I think the podcast has changed me just as much as it has helped others.Over the last four years, life has changed, too.My daughters have grown up. I've become a founder, an author and somehow a CEO. I've gained confidence in some areas and lost it in others. I've learned new skills, made mistakes, changed my mind, needed reading glasses and realised that growth rarely happens in a straight line.Recently, I've been reflecting a lot on identity.For years, I was a yoga teacher.Then an advocate.Then a founder.Now a CEO.And yet, if I'm honest, I don't always feel like any of those labels fully fit anymore.Maybe you've felt that too? Are we constantly in transition?Perhaps that's why this moment feels important. Not because we've reached four years, but because it feels like the beginning of a new chapter.I've recently started a new project called Still Becoming: a kind of blog, and in many ways, this is how it all started for me. It's a space where I can share some of the conversations that don't always fit neatly into a Menopause and Cancer podcast episode: reflections on identity, motherhood, relationships, intimacy, purpose, building a charity and navigating all the messy, beautiful parts of being human.And because this next chapter isn't just about me, I'd love your help.I've created a short listener survey to help shape the future of the podcast. What have you loved? What has helped? What conversations are missing? What would you like more of?I'll also be inviting a small group of listeners to join me on a Zoom call on 9th July at 5pm so we can talk about the future together.For now, though, I simply want to say thank you.Thank you for listening.Thank you for showing up.Thank you for sharing your stories.Thank you for trusting me with them.Links MentionedThe Next Chapter - Shape the future of the show with me: https://forms.gle/cQ36jKzDFqY2p3qy6Join my blog ‘Still Becoming’ on Substack: https://substack.com/@danibinnington?r=1osz6a&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-pageBuy the book “Navigating Menopause After Cancer” https://amzn.eu/d/0fPhc0ttEpisode Highlights:00:00 Intro03:35 Discovering Menopause Support Needs09:20 Writing ‘Navigating Menopause After Cancer’13:00 The importance of audience feedback14:57 Kate's experience with menopause and cancer20:27 Navigating life after cancer21:27 Still Becoming: Embracing Multiple Identities25:07 Listener feedback session invitation28:14 Podcast future plans announcementConnect with us:For more information and resources visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org Or follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancerJoin our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub
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    29 mins
  • Episode 222 - “We Had To Learn Too” Cancer Care Nurses on Menopause After Cancer

    Episode 222 - “We Had To Learn Too” Cancer Care Nurses on Menopause After Cancer
    Jun 17 2026

    In this inspiring episode, Dani is joined by two breast care clinical nurse specialists from Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to explore what’s possible when healthcare professionals truly listen, learn and work together to improve menopause care for women after cancer treatment.

    If you’re a patient, this is a must-listen so that you can set realistic expectations of what’s possible. If you’re a healthcare professional, you’ll be blown away by what Jaqcui and her team have achieved through hard work and persistence.

    Clinical Nurse Specialist Jacqui shares how she helped shape and evolve the support offered within her team around menopause after cancer, bringing colleagues together, opening up important conversations, and helping create more compassionate, informed care for patients navigating life after treatment. She is joined by her colleague, Christina for an honest discussion about what they’ve learned from patients over the years, the gaps they began to recognise, and the practical changes that can happen even within stretched NHS services and limited resources.

    Dani says, “Thank you for being utterly amazing!”

    Jaqcui and Christina mention Dani’s book and say how helpful it is for them. You can buy a copy here: https://amzn.eu/d/04P0N9FX

    And here is www.menopauseandcancer.org for more information and support.

    Episode Highlights:

    00:00 Intro

    08:06 Addressing menopause post-cancer treatment

    14:24 Learning from patient engagement

    17:06 New prescribing practices in oncology

    20:25 Discussing Tamoxifen Prescription Options

    26:16 Discussing hormone therapy side effects

    27:46 Discussing bone health in menopause

    36:37 Challenges in patient care response

    37:53 Menopause care post-cancer

    42:44 Focusing on menopause and cancer

    43:52 Planning patient support events

    49:11 Empowering patient-doctor conversations

    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

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    51 mins
  • Episode 221 - Who controls what happens between women’s legs after menopause

    Episode 221 - Who controls what happens between women’s legs after menopause
    Jun 10 2026
    Who controls what happens between women’s legs after menopause?It’s a confronting question, but one that sits at the heart of this episode.In this short, powerful conversation, I am joined by menopause specialist and sexologist Dr Angela Wright to explore why so many women — particularly those who have had cancer — are still being denied access to vaginal and vulval oestrogen treatments. And why we’re not routinely having the conversation about sexual health after cancer treatment.Despite being widely recognised as one of the most effective and low-risk treatments for genitourinary symptoms of menopause (GSM), access remains incredibly low. Many women are left navigating pain, dryness, recurrent infections, loss of sexual function, and a deep impact on identity and relationships — often without being offered treatment. Or they’re told ‘no’.This episode explores:Why are women not allowed to make an informed choice about their intimate health?The realities of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) — and why it’s more than “just dryness”The added complexity for women on treatments like aromatase inhibitors (e.g. Letrozole)The emotional and relational impact of untreated symptomsHow history, culture, and medical caution continue to shape women’s access to careThe growing body of guidance suggesting low-dose vaginal hormones may be appropriate for many women, including after breast cancerThe balance between clinical responsibility and patient autonomyThis is not a black-and-white conversation. It’s not about right or wrong.It’s an invitation — to think, to question, and to open up more honest, informed conversations between patients and healthcare professionals.Because at its core, is it about choice?Links mentioned in this episode:You can find Dr Wright here: https://spicedpearhealth.co.uk/about/Sweetness of Venus: A history of the clitoris book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sweetness-Venus-History-Clitoris/dp/B08W3NZ1H9Women’s Health Made Easy Book: for Healthcare Professionals, click hereMore information about vaginal oestrogen after breast cancer: https://menopauseandcancer.org/navigating-vaginal-oestrogen-after-breast-cancer-what-every-woman-needs-to-know/Episode Highlights:00:00 Intro05:36 Doctor's journey and women's health08:17 Challenges of Menopause Treatment10:32 Debating hormone prescription guidelines14:25 Discussing medical trauma and autonomy18:19 Discussing bodily agency and benefits21:18 Reclaiming life after trauma24:31 Understanding compliance with endocrine therapies26:42 Valuing women's opinions in healthcare29:48 Discussing erectile dysfunction post-cancer34:39 Opening conversations on sexual healthConnect with us:For more information and resources visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org Or follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancerJoin our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub
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    36 mins
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Covers all aspects of menopause and cancer. Great source of information as well as hope.

Honest, informative and uplifting

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