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BBC NEWS · HEALTH · November 2, 2026

'I could barely stand up straight with menopause after cancer'

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Rachel Bowman was 46 when she began breast cancer treatment four years ago. Medication put her into medically induced menopause. Symptoms such as hot flushes and low mood are often more severe.

UHSussex has launched a pilot clinic for women suffering from complex menopause. Treatment can cause hot flushes, joint pain, fatigue and changes to sexual health.

Patients can be referred to a pilot clinic by their surgeon or breast care nurse. There are plans to develop the service in Sussex.

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