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Top 5 Ways to Make Breast Cancer Treatment-Induced Menopause More Manageable 

Living with treatment-induced menopause during or following breast cancer treatment can be difficult to manage. Many treatments push women into early menopause and leave them facing intense symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, vaginal dryness, sexual dysfunction, bone density loss, joint aches and mood changes.  Today, there are several clinically tested approaches and […]

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That’s Hot: Everything You Need to Know About Menopause + Breast Cancer 

In Case You Missed It: Komen EmpowerED: Menopause + Breast Cancer  This virtual Komen EmpowerED: Education After Diagnosis event was designed for women diagnosed with breast cancer who are also navigating menopause.   In the video above, hear from leading experts from the University of Illinois Chicago, including Dr. Makeba Williams, Dr. Pauline Maki and Dr. V.K. Gadi, who will […]