Q&A – BREAST CANCER AND MENOPAUSE

Join us on Wednesday 25 November from 5-6:30pm (AEDT) / 7-8:30pm (NZST) for our next Q&A event exploring menopause during and after breast cancer treatment, from symptoms to support available.

Join Our Free Q&A – Breast Cancer and Menopause

Menopause can be challenging for anyone, but a breast cancer diagnosis and its treatment can make the experience much more complex. Some breast cancer treatments may cause menopause to begin earlier or more suddenly, while others can trigger new symptoms or worsen existing ones. For many people, these challenges are long lasting, affecting physical health, emotional wellbeing, relationships and quality of life.

In this upcoming Q&A, we’re bringing together a panel of leading health professionals and an individual with lived experience to explore menopause during and after breast cancer treatment. They will discuss why symptoms occur, the treatment options that may be available, managing menopause after breast cancer, and where to find trusted advice and support.

This event will provide a supportive and informative space to explore the questions many people affected by breast cancer are asking.

What we’ll cover:

How Breast Cancer Treatment Can Cause Menopause

Chemotherapy, hormone therapy and other breast cancer treatments can affect ovarian function, sometimes causing temporary or permanent menopause. Our experts will explain how treatment may bring on menopause earlier than expected and whether it can intensify symptoms for people who are already perimenopausal or postmenopausal.
Understanding and Managing Symptoms

Hot flushes, night sweats, sleep problems, fatigue, mood changes, brain fog, joint pain, vaginal dryness and changes to sexual wellbeing can have a significant impact on everyday life. We’ll discuss practical and evidence-based approaches that can help people manage these symptoms and improve their quality of life, which may continue after active treatment has ended.
Hormone Therapy and its Side Effects

Hormone therapy, also known as endocrine therapy, can play an important role in reducing the risk of breast cancer returning, but it may also cause or worsen menopausal symptoms. Our panel will explain how these treatments work, their possible side effects and why it is important to discuss any concerns with your treating team before changing or stopping treatment.
Fertility

For younger women, treatment-induced menopause may also affect fertility and the possibility of having a baby in the future. Our experts will explain how treatment may bring on menopause earlier than expected, research that successfully showed you can preserve fertility during treatment, and the importance of discussing fertility preservation and family-planning options with the treating team as early as possible.
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

Is hormone replacement therapy—also called menopausal hormone therapy—ever an option after breast cancer? Do you have to stop HRT when diagnosed with breast cancer? Our experts will discuss the potential risks and benefits, why advice may differ depending on the type of breast cancer and individual circumstances, and the hormonal and non-hormonal options that may be considered.
Finding the Right Care and Support

Menopausal symptoms can sometimes be overlooked during and after breast cancer treatment. We’ll explore who can help, including oncologists, GPs, menopause specialists, gynaecologists, endocrinologists, psychologists, physiotherapists and sexual health professionals, as well as how to raise concerns and seek further support when symptoms are affecting daily life.

Whether you are undergoing breast cancer treatment, adjusting to menopause after breast cancer, supporting someone affected by the disease, working in healthcare or simply want to understand more, this Q&A will offer trusted information, practical guidance and personal perspectives.

This conversation will acknowledge the very real impact menopause can have during and after breast cancer treatment, while highlighting the importance of individualised care and the growing range of strategies available to help people manage their symptoms and live well.

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