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

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/04P0N9FXAnd here is www.menopauseandcancer.org for more information and support.Episode Highlights:00:00 Intro08:06 Addressing menopause post-cancer treatment14:24 Learning from patient engagement17:06 New prescribing practices in oncology20:25 Discussing Tamoxifen Prescription Options26:16 Discussing hormone therapy side effects27:46 Discussing bone health in menopause36:37 Challenges in patient care response37:53 Menopause care post-cancer42:44 Focusing on menopause and cancer43:52 Planning patient support events49:11 Empowering patient-doctor conversationsConnect 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/