Navigating the path forward
Pausitive Outlook offers a starting place for survivors who want trusted, relatable, and medically sound support on what to expect, who to talk to, and how to advocate for your post-treatment care. Medically induced menopause after breast cancer isn’t talked about enough. Many survivors (especially me) leave treatment feeling unprepared for the emotional, physical, and hormonal changes that come next. I was unsure of what to do after my consistent appointments came to an end, but my side effects were ramping up. I’m sharing resources, communities, and products that helped me bridge the gap between ringing the end of treatment bell and starting my new “menopause normal,” and hope you find comfort in this space
A Starting Place Built for Survivors
"I was unsure of what to do after my consistent appointments came to an end — but my side effects were ramping up."
Pausitive Outlook offers a starting place for survivors who want trusted, relatable, and medically sound support on what to expect, who to talk to, and how to advocate for your post-treatment care. I'm sharing resources, communities, and products that helped me bridge the gap between ringing the end-of-treatment bell and starting my new "menopause normal."
What's Medically Induced Menopause?
Understand what happens after breast cancer treatment and why this phase often goes without support.
Patient Resources
Books, telehealth providers, communities, and substacks chosen for survivors like you.
Where Would You Like to Start?
Survivor's Essential Products
Curated items that have made a real difference managing symptoms and feeling like yourself again.
Menopause Unwrapped
Real talk via Substack — covering menopause, breast cancer, and everything no one warned you about.
Downloadable Patient Guide
Step-by-step guide to advocating for your care after treatment ends. Requires newsletter signup.
My Story
Stage 1C IDC. Recurrence. Medically induced menopause. Advocacy. Here's how this all started.
The Numbers Everyone Should Know
Nearly 85%
Of breast cancer diagnoses occur in women with NO known family history or genetic mutation.
Surgical/Induced Menopause
Is caused by removal of both ovaries or suppression to both due to chemotherapy or radiation.
Approx. 16%
Of women diagnosed with breast cancer are under age 50. However, that age group is the fastest growing population of new diagnoses (2012-2022).
51 years
Is the average age of menopause in the U.S. The perimenopause transition can start in the decade leading up to menopause.
40% Higher Mortality
Black women face a significantly higher breast cancer death rate despite similar rates of diagnoses. Among women under 50, the disparity is even greater.
Before 40
Premature menopause occurs before age 40. Early menopause happens before the age of 45.
The Second Bloom
A fun, and safe space to talk about the menopause journey and build community. Expect to hear from expert panelists discussing topics like skincare, mental health, sexual wellness — and participate in curated activities that make it feel like a gathering, not a lecture.