Menopause symptoms after cancer
The Menopausal Symptoms After Cancer (MSAC) Clinic was established in 2003 to care for women with menopausal symptoms and a history of cancer.
Cancer treatments including chemotherapy and endocrine therapies (eg. anti-estrogens) may cause:
- periods to stop
- hot flushes
- night sweats
- vaginal dryness
For younger women, these symptoms are often a shock, as they may be many years away from undergoing natural menopause.
At the MSAC Clinic, up-to-date advice will be given about medical therapies and lifestyle factors that are helpful in controlling your menopausal symptoms.
The multi-disciplinary team is available to advise on the most appropriate treatments available. The treatment plan is developed for each individual woman considering her cancer diagnosis and menopausal symptoms.
Nurse Specialist
A specialist breast nurse with experience in menopause after cancer is available to offer support and information to all women attending the MSAC Clinic.
Telephone support
Telephone support is available to women by the clinical nurse specialist on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Rural GPs can also access the expertise of the clinic specialists by contacting the support nurse on the same days.
Appointment referral
A referral letter from your GP or any other health care provider including a specialist breast nurse is required to make an appointment to attend the MSAC Clinic.