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EPISODE · Oct 15, 2025 · 6 MIN

Heropause, menopause, and andropause - indiscriminate symptoms

from The Funny Things About Cancer · host Kerri

This episode finds humor in the unexpected side effects of cancer treatment — forced menopause ("heropause"), night sweats, hot flashes, mood swings, weight changes, and adult-onset acne — and how laughter helped cope. It also touches on male symptoms like andropause through a patient story, the practical challenges of sweating and dehydration, and how treatment and community support made the experience more bearable.

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