Menopause after cancer
Understanding symptoms, options, and the long-term picture.
Survivorship Research
SMART Oncology Lab
Survivorship and Menopause After Radiation Therapy
Advancing survivorship care and improving life after cancer treatment. We focus on quality of life for women — including menopause symptoms, bone health, and long-term wellness.
A research initiative started at the University of Kentucky / Markey Cancer Center.
Our Mission
Better, more personalized care after treatment.
Our mission is to improve survivorship care for women treated with pelvic radiation by addressing menopause, pelvic pain, and bone health — and by generating evidence that supports better, more personalized care.
Why This Matters
Many women are not offered treatments that could change everything.
Hormone therapy and other survivorship interventions are often safe and could significantly improve quality of life — yet they are routinely overlooked. Our work aims to close this gap through research, education, and patient-centered care.
Rigorous Research
Generating long-term evidence on hormone therapy and survivorship outcomes.
Whole-Person Care
Menopause, pelvic pain, bone health, and emotional well-being — addressed together.
Patient Partnership
Translating evidence into clear conversations between patients and clinicians.
Areas of Focus
Patient Education Research that meets women where they are.
Hormone therapy
Evidence on safety, benefits, and shared decision-making.
Bone health
Protecting strength and mobility years after treatment.
Pelvic pain & wellness
Compassionate, practical strategies for daily life.
Hopeful, evidence-based care for life after cancer.
Connect with our team about research, collaborations, or questions about survivorship care.