#038 – Menopause and Cancer with Dani Binnington

In today’s episode, I am delighted to welcome founder of ‘Menopause and Cancer’, Dani Binnington. We are diving into a vital yet often overlooked intersection of women’s health: the journey of menopause after cancer.  Dani turned her own life-altering cancer diagnosis at age, just 33 into a mission to ensure no survivor feels like part of a 'forgotten tribe.' Dani is the founder of the UK’s only non-profit dedicated specifically to this cause, the host of the globally top-ranked The Menopause and Cancer Podcast, and the author of the #1 bestselling book, Navigating Menopause After Cancer. A passionate advocate, impactful speaker, and a self-described ‘thinking partner’ for women navigating the medical system, Dani brings both evidence-based strategies and deep personal compassion to the table.   KEY TAKE AWAYS: 00:00 - Introduction to Dani Binnington 00:39 - Personal Journey Through Cancer and Menopause 03:22 - Discovery of Breast Cancer 05:25 -Navigating Medical Menopause 10:45 - Finding Empowerment Through Research 13:43 - Establishing Support for Others 15:55 -The Menopause and Cancer Podcast 16:36 -The Importance of Wellbeing 17:14 -Creating a Community for Support 18:09 -Menopause and Cancer: A Unique Challenge 20:15 -Understanding Long-Term Symptoms 23:23 -Hormone Replacement Therapy: Access and Awareness 25:35 -Resources and Support for Women 26:56 -The Journey of Writing a Book 29:08 -Advice for Patients and Supporters   USEFUL RESOURCES: Instagram: @dani_binnington Podcast:  https://menopauseandcancer.org/podcast/ Book:  https://menopauseandcancer.org/book/   ABOUT THE HOST: Anel’s passion to help others, is evident from her professional life, having worked extensively within Recruitment, Human Resources, and the Third Sector. This passion is predominately the inspiration for her podcast. Blindsided by the perimenopause, when it took hold with a vengeance at the start of Lockdown, Anél is fiercely passionate about raising more awareness of the perimenopause, menopause and post menopause, and will tackle many taboo subjects head on, as she is a strong believer in ‘knowledge is power’.   CONTACT ME: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7252979209604673536/ E-mail:  info@madwiththemenopause.com