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Is Vaginal Estrogen Safe After Breast Cancer? The Research + My Story

Not Today Cancer

Release Date: 11/06/2025

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Not Today Cancer

What happens when a physician trained in conventional medicine is personally confronted with cancer...not as a doctor, but as a mother? In this deeply moving and eye-opening episode, Dr. Lise Marie Irving shares how her daughter’s cancer diagnosis changed everything. Reshaping her understanding of healing, medicine, and the human body’s innate intelligence. In this episode, we explore: Dr. Irving’s transition from conventional medicine to energy healing after her daughter’s cancer journey Why the emotional and psychological impact of cancer is often minimized in treatment plans ...

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As I approach my five-year cancerversary, I found myself reflecting on the woman I was the day I heard the words “you have cancer.” In this solo episode, I speak directly to her...and to every woman walking this road right now. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, in treatment, or years out, this episode is a reminder that you’re not alone—and that life after cancer can still be meaningful, joyful, and deeply aligned. 🩷 In This Episode, I Share: Why you don’t need to be “brave” right after diagnosis How life doesn’t go back to normal, but it does move forward Why...

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After a cancer diagnosis, many women find themselves living in a constant state of fight-or-flight — even long after treatment ends. Anxiety, overwhelm, shallow breathing, and feeling “on edge” can become the new normal. In this solo episode of Not Today Cancer, I’m sharing why breathwork has become one of the most powerful (and accessible) healing tools in my own journey — and why it might be exactly what your nervous system needs right now. I love meditation and truly believe in its power. But what I’ve realized is that many women skip calming practices altogether because they...

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Year-End Vision Casting: The Energy We’re Bringing Into This Next Chapter In this heartfelt year-end episode, Jen and Darren sit down together to reflect on the past year — the growth, the challenges, the unexpected expansion — and cast a vision for what they want their next chapter to feel like. This isn’t about resolutions or pressure. It’s about intention. It’s about alignment. It’s about creating a life that supports healing, peace, and purpose. Together, Jen and Darren talk through: ✨ What surprised them most this year — including the personal and business growth that...

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In today’s Black Friday special episode, I’m sharing my ultimate list of non-toxic products that I use every single day — the things that supported me after my cancer diagnosis, improved my sleep, reduced toxins in our home, and honestly just make life feel better. These make amazing gifts… and most of them are on sale for Black Friday. Inside this episode, I cover my favorite: 🕯️ Clean candles 🌿 Skincare & makeup 💗 Post-cancer bras & intimates ❄️ Sleep tools 🔴 Red light therapy ⚡ Wellness devices 🏋️ Daily health tools 🍳 Non-toxic cookware Whether...

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If you’ve ever been told to “just deal with it” after a breast cancer diagnosis… this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air. Today I’m joined by Dr. Mindy Goldman, Chief Clinical Officer at Midi Health, internationally recognized menopause expert, and one of the leading voices on survivorship and women’s midlife health. She’s spent decades helping breast cancer survivors navigate the side effects no one prepares you for — from painful sex and vaginal dryness to surgical menopause, HRT questions, weight changes, and the emotional toll of treatment. We dive into: Vaginal...

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In today’s raw and honest episode, I sit down with my girl Chalene Johnson, who’s currently recovering from age-affirming surgery in Miami to talk about something we both feel urgently needs to be addressed: 👉 the explosion of GLP-1 medications and peptides, 👉 the rapid rise of telehealth “prescribing” companies, 👉 and what women who have gone through breast cancer or are high-risk absolutely need to know before considering them. This is NOT an anti-GLP-1 episode. Both Chalene and I are transparent about our own journeys:...

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In this solo episode, Jen Delvaux opens up about her deeply personal journey with vaginal estrogen therapy after a breast cancer diagnosis—a topic many survivors fear or avoid. Jen shares how she once refused treatment out of fear, the struggles that led her to reconsider, and the science behind post-treatment symptoms that so many women face in silence. She also breaks down the latest research showing low-dose vaginal estrogen is not linked to increased breast cancer recurrence, and how open, informed conversations with your care team can change everything. Whether you’re struggling with...

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What happens when two people face cancer together… with completely opposite coping styles? In today’s episode, Jen and Darren get honest (and a little hilarious) about how they navigated breast cancer and brain cancer — one through research and planning, the other through humor and distraction. You’ll hear: ✨ How each of us reacted in those first terrifying days ✨ The strengths AND pitfalls of our styles ✨ Why there is no one “right” way to deal with trauma We hope this conversation reminds you that love doesn’t require matching emotions — just mutual respect and a...

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In this inspiring episode of Not Today Cancer, host Jen Delvaux sits down with Ira Green, founder of Freedom Natural Deodorant and breast-cancer survivor. Long before her own diagnosis, Ira created her toxin-free deodorant brand after seeing several close friends battle breast cancer — determined to offer safer personal-care options for women. Years later, Ira faced the very disease that first inspired her mission. She opens up about what it was like to suddenly become the patient, how her perspective on healing evolved, and why she’s more committed than ever to helping women live free...

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In this solo episode, Jen Delvaux opens up about her deeply personal journey with vaginal estrogen therapy after a breast cancer diagnosis—a topic many survivors fear or avoid.

Jen shares how she once refused treatment out of fear, the struggles that led her to reconsider, and the science behind post-treatment symptoms that so many women face in silence. She also breaks down the latest research showing low-dose vaginal estrogen is not linked to increased breast cancer recurrence, and how open, informed conversations with your care team can change everything.

Whether you’re struggling with menopause symptoms after treatment, feeling unsure about your options, or just want to understand what’s safe and supported by research, this episode will empower you to advocate for your own health journey.

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