Episode 155 - Broadway Star Turned Cancer Survivorship and Menopause Advocate

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Rachel Frankenthal, a board-certified Physician Assistant and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, whose work is transforming the lives of cancer survivors. Rachel specialises in gynaecological oncology at UCLA, supporting women through both cancer treatment and survivorship—particularly those navigating treatment-induced menopause.But Rachel’s story is anything but ordinary! From her early days as a Broadway performer to becoming a leading voice in survivorship care, she shares how her journey shaped her passion for holistic, patient-centred healthcare. She has played a pivotal role in developing UCLA’s Gynaecologic Cancer Survivorship Program and started a dedicated menopause clinic to support survivors in reclaiming their well-being.Join us as we discuss the power of integrative care, movement, and mindfulness, and how Rachel is changing the future of menopause support for cancer survivors. This conversation is full of wisdom, hope, and a reminder that the right care can change lives.Episode Highlights:00:00 Intro05:27 Rachel’s Yoga Journey13:07 Comprehensive Patient Follow-Up Visits16:51 Post-Treatment Confusion and Anxiety20:15 Embracing a Healthcare Paradigm Shift23:13 Menopausal Symptoms in Cancer Survivors24:30 "Advocating Awareness in Cancer Care"29:09 Empowering Mid-Level Providers in Oncology31:42 Yoga Program Reduces Treatment Side Effects35:35 Community Healing Through Connection38:17 Normalising Post-Cancer Intimacy ChallengesFind Rachel here https://www.instagram.com/rachelfrankenthal/ Attached are resources: The British Gyn Cancer Society Guidelines https://thebms.org.uk/publications/bms-guidelines/management-of-menopausal-symptoms-following-treatment-of-gynaecological-cancer/- Here's the link to Rachel’s course "Hormone Therapy for Gyn Cancer Survivors": https://heatherhirschacademy.com/course/managing-hormone-therapy-for-gynecologic-cancer-survivors/Connect with us:For more information and resources, visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org Follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancerFind us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@NavigatingMenopauseAfterCancer Join my NEW blog ‘Still Becoming’ on Substack: https://substack.com/@danibinnington?...Buy my book ‘Navigating Menopause After Cancer’: https://amzn.eu/d/07dUoYBbJoin our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub Mentioned in this episode:Substack: https://danibinnington.substack.com/