Simply Oncology
Welcome to Simply Oncology.
Cancer is daunting for both patients and for clinical teams.
Dr John McGrane and Dr Michael Rowe are oncologists who want to break down the complex parts of cancer care into clear and simple sessions.
We will dive deep into the world of cancer research, patient stories and the latest cancer breakthroughs.
Simply Oncology will have patient focused episodes along with episodes that allow anyone with an interest in oncology to stay up to date.
We hope you join us as we unpick all parts of cancer.
John & Mike
Simply Oncology
Episode 80: Part 1 Menopause management and breast cancer with Dr Rebecca Bowen
When is it safe to giving HRT in women who are being treated or have previously been diagnosed with breast cancer?
Will the use of vaginal oestrogens affect breast cancer outcomes?
What is the trade off on quality of life when symptoms of the menopause aren't managed?
Did you know that roughly 1 in 4 women stop their hormone therapy for breast cancer due to menopausal side effects!!
Who better to answer these questions and more than Dr Rebecca Bowen, Consultant Oncologist in Royal University Hospitals Bath who specialises in the treatment of breast and gynaecological cancers and heads up the specialist cancer and menopause unit.
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