{"podcast":{"title":"The Menopause and Cancer Podcast","slug":"the-menopause-and-cancer-podcast-5554044","podcast_index_feed_id":5554044,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-menopause-and-cancer-podcast-dani-binnington/","website_url":"https://menopauseandcancer.org/podcast/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/a9b40498-e7de-479b-b7ec-173b04853314/O9I4-MJpZOBCgwoGZlKZESh_.jpg","author":"Dani Binnington","episode_count":224,"summary":"Has cancer treatment led you to early menopause? Do you feel confused about your options? This podcast hosts conversations with cancer patients, survivors and medical professionals to learn about treatments available for women with a cancer diagnosis. I’m Dani Binnington, after breast cancer, surgery to remove my ovaries led me to early menopause, I had no idea what my treatment options were and who in my medical team could help me figure out what to do about my symptoms. I felt alone and unsupported. It took me so long to discover I had lots of options too. If only I’d known sooner! Everything I wish I’d known back then is inside these conversations - so you can make the right choices now. These episodes are a good place to start: 1. Rethinking Tamoxifen & Aromatase Inhibitors 2. Why I decided to take HRT after an oestrogen driven cancer 2. Alcohol & Me Menopause and cancer is also a thriving community online and in real life. Join the Facebook community to connect with women going through the same thing you are: https://www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub","last_synced_at":"2026-06-24T12:17:43.584855+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-menopause-and-cancer-podcast-5554044"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 210 - Can Acupuncture Help Menopause Symptoms After Cancer? Looking at the Research","slug":"episode-210-can-acupuncture-help-menopause-symptoms-after-cancer-looking-at-the-research","published_at":"2026-03-25T01:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-menopause-and-cancer-podcast-5554044/episode-210-can-acupuncture-help-menopause-symptoms-after-cancer-looking-at-the-research","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-menopause-and-cancer-podcast-5554044","url":"https://menopauseandcancer.org/podcast/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/aba8f9e2-9913-4627-a4f9-9c42a75a790f.mp3","summary":"Today, we’re exploring the evidence with medical acupuncturist Maria Vega. Many cancer survivors experience menopause symptoms such as hot flushes, joint pain, insomnia and anxiety — often while navigating complex treatment plans or endocrine therapy. For some, HRT may not be an option, which leads many people to explore complementary approaches like acupuncture. But does acupuncture really work? And what does the research say? In this episode, I’m joined by Maria Vega, a medical acupuncturist who works in integrative oncology supporting people after cancer with a whole array of evidence-based strategies. We explore the evidence behind acupuncture for symptoms such as hot flushes, aromatase inhibitor–related joint pain, sleep disturbances and anxiety, while also discussing safety considerations and how acupuncture may fit into a broader, integrative approach to managing menopause after cancer. What is acupuncture and how does it work? The science behind acupuncture and menopause symptoms Research on acupuncture for hot flushes and joint pain after cancer Safety considerations for cancer survivors Episode Highlights: 00:00 Introduction 05:42 Integrative Oncology Nurse Specialist 07:52 Acupuncture: TCM and Western medical acupuncture 12:25 \"Acupuncture and Medications Evidence\" 16:02 \"Improving Menopause Care Approach\" 17:49 \"Managing Hot Flushes Effectively\" 24:50 \"Acupuncture Safety in Oncology Treatment\" 27:53 Acupuncture Recognition in Oncology 33:39 \"Acupressure: Empowering Patient Self-Care\" You can find Maria here https://holohealth.co.uk/ This paper sums up the recommendations Maria speaks about: https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.22.01357 Here is an open-source link as the ASCO paper requires a subscription. https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/jicm.2024.045…","meta_description":"Today, we’re exploring the evidence with medical acupuncturist Maria Vega. 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