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Cancer and the Menopause: It's not just about women getting older

Sep 19, 2023
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By Barbara Wilson, Working With Cancer.

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Tips from Transformational Life Coach, Holly Adcock I hear a similar story from many patients. They felt informed and supported during their ‘active’ cancer treatment but the menopausal fallout has left them feeling completely overwhelmed by a myriad of symptoms and distinctly lacking in the support necessary to navigate these new waters. The very real side effects of an induced menopause, which is often more abrupt than a natural menopause, include aches and pains, problems with sleep, brain fog, hot flashes, mood changes, the feeling of disconnect or a muted sense of self to name a few! I too experienced these changes after treatment for breast cancer in 2021. When symptoms trouble us, rather than offering ourselves compassion, we are often very hard on ourselves and have a tendency for negative self-talk. In times of vulnerability it’s hard to distinguish which symptoms are menopause related, treatment related or something we should speak to our oncologist about. Thes

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