What Your Oncologist May Not Tell You About Hormone Replacement Therapy After Breast Cancer
About this episode
This episode discusses the myths and current research surrounding hormone replacement therapy after breast cancer with expert Jill Chmielewski.
➡️ Get the 30 Gram Midlife Breakfast Cheat Sheet here. For years, women diagnosed with breast cancer have been told the same thing: "You can never take hormones again." But is that recommendation actually supported by today's research? In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with breast cancer educator and hormone expert Jill Chmielewski to separate long-standing myths from current evidence surrounding hormone replacement therapy after breast cancer. We discuss why estrogen isn't the villain many women have been led to believe, the growing research surrounding testosterone and progesterone, and why every woman deserves an individualized conversation—not a one-size-fits-all recommendation. You'll also learn how metabolic health, insulin resistance, vitamin D, inflammation, alcohol, toxins, and lifestyle all influence breast cancer risk and recurrence far beyond hormones alone. If you've been diagnosed with breast cancer—or simply have a family history—this episode will completely change how you think about hormones, menopause, and your long-term health. In this episode you'll learn: Whether estrogen actually causes breast cancer The latest research on hormone replacement therapy…
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