SEASON 7, EPISODE 5: Fertility- Dr Sassarini, Dani Binnington and Erin

In this powerful and deeply insightful episode host Erin sits down with Dr. Jen Sassarini, a gynaecologist and menopause specialist, and Dani Binnington, founder of Menopause and Cancer, to unpack the often-overlooked connection between cancer treatment, early menopause, and young people’s fertility.  Together, they shed light on what menopause really is, why it’s so different for young people - especially those navigating life after cancer - and how symptoms can impact mental health, identity, relationships, and long-term wellbeing. From practical explanations of medical terms like FSH and AMH to frank conversations about sexual health, brain fog, anxiety, and the sense of “loss” many young patients feel, this episode offers clarity, validation, and hope.  Listeners will learn about treatment options such as HRT, non-hormonal alternatives, and lifestyle approaches, and why there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Erin, Dr. Jen, and Dani emphasise empowerment, self-advocacy, and the critical importance of community, support services, and speaking openly about menopause, fertility and post-cancer recovery.   RadioTherapy podcast is sponsored by the Beatson Cancer Charity Home | Beatson Cancer Charity and The National Lottery Community Fund Young Start programme, Young Start | The National Lottery Community Fund and is recorded by Go Radio in Glasgow Go Radio | 90's 00's & Now | Number 1 for Glasgow & The West (thisisgo.co.uk)   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radiotherapypodcast    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radiotherapypod    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/radio-therapy-podcast    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@radiotherapypodcast