Menopause & Cancer

What are some ways to manage symptoms?

  1. First, talk with your oncologist and describe the symptoms you are experiencing and how they are affecting your quality of life
  2. Ask about hormone therapy—this may help with hot flashes, sleep and more. Hormone therapy is not an option for ER+ breast cancer survivors
  3. Ask about vaginal estrogen—this product can improve dryness, comfort and elasticity.  Talk with your oncologist about using this product to improve sex and reduce pain you may experience
  4. Ask about non-hormonal medications like fezolinetant, venlafaxine, gabapentine and escalate