THE BLOG
Medicine,
explained
in writing.
Every post is written to stand alone — but most also have a companion video if you'd rather watch than read. Search what you need, or browse by topic.
Hot Flushes on Tamoxifen: Should I Take Fezolinetant (Veoza)?
A patient on tamoxifen asked me whether she should take fezolinetant. What it is, whether it’s been tested after breast cancer, what it costs in New Zealand, the other options, what tamoxifen was actually doing for her — and what she decided.
Just Diagnosed With DCIS While on HRT — Do You Have to Stop?
Just diagnosed with DCIS while on HRT, and wondering if you have to stop? A breast surgeon and menopause specialist explains why your core biopsy can’t answer that yet, what the final histology decides, and what to do while you wait.
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER (THE CONSULT)
Medicine, explained
without the jargon.
One email per month from Dr Alex Popadich — breast surgeon and menopause specialist in Wellington, New Zealand. Clear, honest, evidence-based, and occasionally featuring a really good recipe.
✦ 3 things that caught my eye — research, insights, and things worth knowing
✦ Everything published on the channel that month — videos and articles, with links
✦ A recipe from my kitchen I think you should try
✦ One email per month — no noise, no spam
Dr Alex Popadich
FRACS · Breast Surgeon & Menopause Specialist
Wellington, New Zealand