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/04P0N9FX And here is www.menopauseandcancer.org for more information and support. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Intro 08:06 Addressing menopause post-cancer treatment 14:24 Learning from patient engagement 17:06 New prescribing practices in oncology 20:25 Discussing Tamoxifen Prescription Options 26:16 Discussing hormone therapy side effects 27:46 Discussing bone health in menopause 36:37 Challenges in patient care response 37:53 Menopause care post-cancer 42:44 Focusing on menopause and cancer 43:52 Planning patient support events 49:11 Empowering patient-doctor conversations **Connect with us:** **For more information and resources visit our website:** www.menopauseandcancer.org **Or follow us on Instagram** @menopause\_and\_cancer **Join our Facebook group:** www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub