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Menopause & breast cancer: Understanding symptoms and finding support

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Date and Time

Thu, Aug 13, 2026 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm ET

Location

Virtual

Cost

Free

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Date and Time

Thu, Aug 13, 2026 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm ET

Location

Virtual

Cost

Free

Watch the recording
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Managing menopause symptoms with confidence

As if breast cancer and its treatment weren’t enough, menopause can bring another layer of challenges to everyday life. Hot flashes, sleep problems, joint pain, changes in sexual health and desire, and emotional ups and downs can all affect your quality of life.

Join us for practical, evidence-based information, real-life perspective, and live Q&A to help you better understand what is happening, explore your options, and feel more prepared to talk with your healthcare team.

Dani Binnington, founder and CEO of Menopause and Cancer, will share evidence-based information and practical tips for managing menopause-related side effects after a breast cancer diagnosis. Oncology nurse and patient navigator Emily Beard, RN, BSN, OCN, CBCN, will also join us for live audience Q&A.

What you’ll learn

In this webinar, you’ll learn about:

  • Hot flashes and temperature changes
  • Sleep and emotional well-being
  • Sexual health and desire
  • Bone and joint health
  • Lifestyle approaches and medication options
  • Common questions about vaginal estrogen and non-hormonal options
  • How to talk with your healthcare team about symptoms and support
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About our speakers

Dani Binnington

Dani Binnington

Founder, Menopause and Cancer

As the founder of the United Kingdom’s only nonprofit dedicated to menopause after cancer and the author of a bestselling book, Dani brings attention to an important but often overlooked experience. Through Menopause and Cancer, Dani is dedicated to supporting and educating women about their options. Her organization reaches millions through workshops, digital resources, and healthcare training. As host of “The Menopause and Cancer Podcast,” she leads conversations with experts and people with lived experience.

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Emily Beard

Emily M. Beard, RN, BSN, OCN, BHCN

Oncology Survivorship Navigator, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University

Emily will join the webinar for live audience Q&A, helping answer questions about symptoms, side effects, care conversations, and support options during and after breast cancer treatment.

Emily Beard, RN, OCN, CBCN, BHCN (she/her) is an oncology nurse, navigator, and recognized expert in cancer survivorship, patient-centered care, and quality improvement. She serves as an oncology survivorship navigator at the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, where she develops resources, programs, and services that support patients as they transition beyond active cancer treatment.

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About our moderator

Jean Sachs, MSS, MLSP

Chief Executive Officer, LBBC

Jean has devoted much of her professional career to educating and supporting those impacted by breast cancer. As CEO of Living Beyond Breast Cancer, Jean guides the daily and long-term success of one of America’s most trusted breast cancer charities. She began her work with LBBC in 1996 when she became the organization’s first executive director; she was named CEO in 2008. Jean also represents LBBC on the American Cancer Society National Breast Cancer Roundtable.

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