Episode 13: NAVIGATING THE BREAST CANCER / MENOPAUSE DOUBLE WHAMMY with Sara Lund & Nikki Kuehl NP

⚡️Badass drummer Sara Lund joins Alicia and breast cancer survivor/menopause specialist Nikki Kuehl NP to share how she balanced breast cancer treatment with the reunion of her band - 90's indie rock legends Unwound, and to get to the bottom of what’s really behind the despair inducing brick wall of "NO HRT" for breast cancer survivors. Sara reveals how she refused to let her 2024 surprise diagnosis of Stage 1b ILC ER/PR+ HER2- breast cancer stop her from her dream tour, how fighting to get her health back has helped grow her community and how optimizing hormonal and non-hormonal meno treatment options with a menopause specialist could result in a better quality of life!⚡️The thinking on treatment for BC survivors is rapidly changing and we are honored to represent her point of view in the podcast and as you will hear happening on this very episode (!!!) now as a primary participant in the Menopunks documentary!⚡️ Thank you for trusting us with your powerful story Sara, it will inspire so many! 💪😍🥁You are a fcking amazing human and we love you soooo much - punk moms FTW! ⚡️❤️‍🔥🤘 MORE ABOUT SARA LUND MORE ABOUT NIKKI KUEHL NP RESEARCH: CORINNE MENN ESTROGEN MATTERS ⚡️MENOPUNKS IS A MISINFORMATION SHATTERING FEATURE DOCUMENTARY AND PODCAST ABOUT PERI/MENOPAUSE AND THE CREATIVE PROCESS SEEN THROUGH THE LENS OF DEFIANT GENX MUSICIANS, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY CULTURE BEARERS ⚡️ ⚡️GET ON THE LIST: www.menopunks.com ⚡️ SUBSCRIBE⚡️AMPLIFY⚡️SUPPORT DESIGN: Jen Sbragia DISTRO: RUINOUS LEGAL: 6 Muses THEME: PARTY WITCH Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Menopunks Podcast and Guests 01:09 Sara Lund's Cancer Journey Begins 03:25 Navigating Treatment and Tours 06:44 Hormonal Therapy and Its Challenges 09:17 Seeking Second Opinions and New Treatments 12:05 The Decision for Hysterectomy 17:06 Post-Surgery Recovery and Energy Levels 20:01 Current Hormonal Status and Management 21:55 Nikki's Cancer Experience and Treatment 29:10 Finding Solutions and Seeking Help 32:34 Community and Support in Cancer Journeys 36:22 Personal Connections and Inspirations 37:00 Understanding Risks and Decision-Making in Cancer Treatment 39:10 Individualized Care: The Importance of Unique Patient Situations 40:45 The Need for Comprehensive Information in Cancer Care 43:36 The Impact of Historical Narratives on HRT Perception 45:10 Fear of Litigation in Medical Decision-Making 47:47 Emerging Movements in Menopause and Cancer Care 49:44 Evidence-Based Practices in Hormone Therapy 51:38 Joint Decision-Making in Patient Care 54:54 Navigating Information and Empowering Patients 01:00:49 Hope and Advancements in Cancer Treatment Options 01:02:41 Navigating Cancer Treatment Decisions 01:05:38 Understanding Hormone Therapy and Quality of Life 01:09:34 Finding Support and Resources for Menopause 01:12:00 The Impact of Historical Narratives on Women's Health 01:19:10 Reclaiming Women's Health and Quality of Life