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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2026 · 50 MIN

Menopause & breast cancer: Understanding symptoms and finding support

from Can and Did: Conversations with young women about breast cancer · host Living Beyond Breast Cancer

As if breast cancer and its treatment weren’t enough, menopause can bring another layer of challenges to everyday life. Hot flashes, sleep problems, joint pain, changes in sexual health and desire, and emotional ups and downs can all affect your quality of life. This webinar offers practical, evidence-based information, real-life perspective, and a Q&A to help you better understand what is happening, explore your options, and feel more prepared to talk with your healthcare team. Dani Binnington, founder and CEO of Menopause and Cancer, shared evidence-based information and practical tips for managing menopause-related side effects after a breast cancer diagnosis. Oncology nurse and patient navigator Emily Beard, RN, BSN, OCN, CBCN, also joined us for live audience Q&A. Read more about the webinar here: https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/menopause-and-breast-cancer-understanding-symptoms-finding-support Dani Binnington is the founder of the United Kingdom’s only nonprofit dedicated to menopause after cancer and the author of a bestselling book. Through Menopause and Cancer, Dani is dedicated to supporting and educating women about their options. Her organization reaches millions through workshops, digital resources, and healthcare training. As host of “The Menopause and Cancer Podcast,” she leads conversations with experts and people with lived experience. Read Dani's full bio here: https://www.lbbc.org/about-us/speaker/dani-binnington Emily Beard, RN, OCN, CBCN, BHCN (she/her) is an oncology nurse, navigator, and recognized expert in cancer survivorship, patient-centered care, and quality improvement. She serves as an oncology survivorship navigator at the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, where she develops resources, programs, and services that support patients as they transition beyond active cancer treatment. Read Emily's full bio here: https://www.lbbc.org/about-us/medical-advisory-board/emily-beard At Living Beyond Breast Cancer, we make sure people facing breast cancer have the support they need. We’re here with real answers, real stories, and real help—every step of the way. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingbeyondbreastcancer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-beyond-breast-cancer Instagram: https://instagram.com/livingbeyondbc YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/LBBC1991

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