Episode 233 - When There’s No Right Answer: Making Difficult Decisions After Cancer
Shownotes
Making difficult decisions after cancer isn’t something we talk about enough.
The kind where there isn’t a clear “right” answer.
Where every option comes with trade-offs.
Where you’re weighing up your long-term health, your quality of life… and sometimes, parts of your identity.
In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Jen Delvaux — cancer survivor, podcast host, and founder of a thriving community in the US. Jen’s story is uniquely complex, with both her and her husband navigating cancer diagnoses, bringing a deeply personal perspective on survivorship.
Together, we explore the realities of life after treatment — including sexual health, bone health, basically - all aspects of the often-overlooked impact of treatment-induced menopause.
You can find Jen here: https://www.jendelvaux.com/
And this is her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-today-cancer/id1436449587 and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jendelvaux
Podcast Episode Mentions:
Episode 215 - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-215-bone-health-after-cancer-menopause-what/id1631842514?i=1000764218500
Episode 113 - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-113-the-impact-of-endocrine-disruptors-on/id1631842514?i=1000663146637
Get a copy of Dani’s book here: https://amzn.eu/d/bjU18OM
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Intro
06:09 Living with cancer's emotional weight
08:19 Discussing cancer treatment decisions
12:21 First experience with symptom relief
14:08 Diet and menopause insights
17:17 Balancing health and happiness
19:26 Living life to the fullest
23:26 Coping with cancer as parents
28:43 Discussing osteoporosis diagnosis
32:04 Planning post-treatment support
39:30 Discussing difficult health decisions
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