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Episode 199 - Your Personalised Menopause-After-Cancer Care Plan: A New Year Reset
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- Jan 7, 2026
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Summary
In this New Year episode, Dani is joined once again by Dr Shilpa McQuillan, GP, gynaecologist and menopause specialist for an action-packed conversation that gives you the tools and confidence to build your own personalised menopause-after-cancer care plan. If you’ve ever felt lost in the system, unsure what to ask, or left to manage symptoms on your own, this episode will help you make sense of it all. Together, Dani and Shilpa break down what good care should look like, how clinicians can keep the door open even when HRT isn’t an option, and how you can advocate for yourself in appointments. We cover: • What a personalised menopause-after-cancer care plan includes • Key questions to ask — and red flags to look out for • How to look after your bone health, heart health, metabolic risk • Managing menopause symptoms without hormones • Complementary therapies, lifestyle adjustments and realistic strategies • GSM, sexual wellbeing, lubricants, moisturisers and dilators • Mental health support, screening tools and psychological therapies This is the episode to take notes on - a practical toolkit to help you start the year with clarity, confidence and a plan. If you’re new here, make sure you subscribe, we’ve got an incredible year coming up. And don’t forget to get your copy of Dani’s book, Navigating Menopause After Cancer , now a #1 bestseller https://amzn.eu/d/en8LLC9 You can find Dr Shilpa McQuillan here on Instagram and https://www.instagram.com/berkshiremenopauseclinic/?hl=en and here on her website www.berkshiremenopauseclinic.com Episode Highlights: 00:00 Intro 08:51 "Supporting Patients Through Dialogue" 14:01 Individualised Approach to Menopause Symptoms 18:32 "Prioritising Patient Care with Follow-Ups" 22:56 Understanding HRT Beyond Initial Concerns 32:04 "Lifes…