Helping breast cancer survivors navigate menopause with clarity, compassion, and community.
Medically induced menopause after breast cancer isn’t talked about enough. Many survivors leave treatment feeling unprepared for the emotional, physical, and hormonal changes that come next. You’re not alone—and there are answers. This page is 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.
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What's Medically Induced Menopause?
Menopause usually starts in your mid 40s to 50s as a natural part of aging, with the average age of menopause being 51. But if you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, it’s important to know that some treatments can bring on menopause early and suddenly (called induced menopause).
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What to Expect After Treatment Ends.
Ringing the end of treatment bell is one of the greatest gifts—but it’s far from the end of the cancer journey. Click here for a free downloadable guide that includes tips for when to ask for a bone density test, what labs your doctor should monitor and how to bring up hormone and hormone-free treatment options.
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How to Advocate for the Care You Deserve.
Remember the Godsend of Nurse Navigators after being diagnosed? Well, not every institution provides the same support after hands on treatment ends. Find out how to put the pieces together and advocate for the best quality of life along the way.
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Recommended Resources and Telehealth Providers.
Check out our vetted partners and platforms providing support for survivors, previvors and thrivers. We’re always updating our list—if you’ve had a great experience with a provider, let us know!
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Join the Community!
Want more survivor-centered menopause resources? Click here to learn about local and national programming, newsletter updates and announcements about Second Bloom events.
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Sharing my journey
A cancer diagnosis can connect us with an invisible ribbon. Hearing those words or being impacted by a family member’s diagnosis can shift the way we experience and move through the world. While there are commonalties, everyone’s experiences are different. Click here to visit Teyonna’s blog.
2025 Breast Cancer by the Numbers
Approximately 1 in 8 women (13%) in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer at some point in their life.
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About 16% of women with breast cancer are younger than 50 years of age
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The median age at the time of breast cancer diagnosis is 62
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About 5% to 10% of breast cancers can be linked to known inherited gene mutations
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About 85% of breast cancers occur in women who have no family history of breast cancer.
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Breast cancer incidences are up 1% with the highest increases in women younger than 50 years old (1.4% per year) and Hispanic (1.6% per year) or Asian American and Pacific Islander (2.6% per year)
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Approximately 1 in 8 women (13%) in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer at some point in their life. • About 16% of women with breast cancer are younger than 50 years of age • The median age at the time of breast cancer diagnosis is 62 • About 5% to 10% of breast cancers can be linked to known inherited gene mutations • About 85% of breast cancers occur in women who have no family history of breast cancer. • Breast cancer incidences are up 1% with the highest increases in women younger than 50 years old (1.4% per year) and Hispanic (1.6% per year) or Asian American and Pacific Islander (2.6% per year) •
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