Medicine and Me: Menopause, myths and moving forward after breast cancer

About this event

• Date and time Tue 15 Sep 2026 from 12:30pm to 4:30pm
• Location Royal Society of Medicine
• Organised by Medicine and Me, Breast Cancer Now

Join the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) for this half-day event exploring modern breast cancer care, from the rise of misinformation online to managing menopausal symptoms after treatment and the latest innovations in patient follow-up. Through expert-led discussions, Q&A sessions and lived experience perspectives, this event will examine new insights into breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and care, while exploring how patients can be better supported during and after treatment in a digital age.

Breast cancer care is evolving rapidly, with growing discussion around misinformation, myths, digital health and follow-up care. As social media and AI-generated content increasingly influence how patients access health information, many patients navigating diagnosis, treatment and recovery are being exposed to harmful or inaccurate health guidance. At the same time, many people living beyond treatment face significant long-term effects, including menopausal symptoms that can affect quality of life. This programme brings together clinical expertise and lived experience to address both challenges head on through a holistic approach. This event is delivered in collaboration with Breast Cancer Now, whose strategy Change Happens Now sets out a vision that by 2050, everyone with breast cancer will live — and live well.

Key topics 

• Misinformation surrounding breast cancer diagnosis and treatment in the digital age
• The influence of social media and AI on patient understanding
• Strategies to combat harmful misinformation
• Menopausal symptoms after breast cancer treatment
• Best practice approaches for supporting patients after treatment
• Innovation and research in patient follow-up.

Who should attend?

This event is particularly relevant to:

• Nurses, clinical nurse specialists and allied health professionals working in breast cancer or oncology care.
• GPs and primary healthcare professionals supporting patients through diagnosis and recovery.
• Oncologists, surgeons, radiographers and consultants involved in breast cancer treatment.
• Pharmacists, physiotherapists and professionals managing post-treatment symptoms and rehabilitation.
• Palliative care, mental health and endocrinology practitioners supporting people living with and beyond breast cancer.
• Policymakers and public health professionals with an interest in cancer outcomes and inequalities.

The RSM would like to thank our anonymous donor for their generous support enabling this platform for patient focused charities and free access to the Medicine and Me series.