Beyond Survival: A Special Conversation with Rachel Frankenthal

This week, The Dusty Muffins sat down with renowned expert Rachel Frankenthal (PA-C, MPH, MSCP) for a powerful conversation about hormone therapy after cancer. In this deeply informative yet hopeful episode, they explore why these crucial discussions should happen while patients are still in treatment - because every survivor deserves to plan for thriving, not just surviving.You'll learn:🩺 Why hormone therapy consultations should begin during cancer treatment💪 How many survivors CAN safely use hormone therapy (it's more than you think!)🧬 The importance of genetic testing and overcoming fears around it🌱 Rachel's inspiring career path in gynecologic oncology and menopause care:Frankenthal’s Featured Resources:• British Gynecological Cancer Society (@bgcs.org.uk)• Society of Gynecologic Oncology (@sgo.org)• Rachel Frankenthal's course: Managing Hormone Therapy for Gynecologic Cancer Survivors• Menopause and Cancer PodcastWith equal parts clinical expertise and compassionate storytelling, this episode will leave you empowered with knowledge about post-cancer care options. The conversation balances hard facts with genuine hope - because as Rachel reminds us, we should approach these discussions with the belief that patients WILL get through their treatment.Remember: While our hosts and guest are medical professionals, they're not YOUR doctors. This episode aims to educate and inspire better conversations with your healthcare team.Subscribe to The Dusty Muffins for more groundbreaking conversations that blend medicine with real-world wisdom.Connect With Our Experts:✨ Dr. Aoife O'Sullivan: @portlandmenopausedoc✨ Dr. Rebbecca Hertel: @drrebbeccaherteldo✨ Dr. Christine Hart Kress: @christinehartkress_dnp✨ Rachel Frankenthal: @rachelfrankenthalhttps://www.gynecologiconcology-online.net/article/S0090-8258(20)30088-3/abstracthttps://thebms.org.uk/publications/bms-guidelines/management-of-menopausal-symptoms-following-treatment-of-gynaecological-cancer/https://the-menopause-course.teachable.com/p/managing-hormone-therapy-for-gynecologic-cancer-survivors1CONTACT THE DOCTORSBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dusty-muffins--6539849/support.