Season 4, #21: Professor Adeola Olaitan: Get bleeding checked: what every woman should know about womb cancer

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Previously titled “Season 4, #21: Prof Adeola Olaitan: Get bleeding checked: what every woman should know about womb cancer” — renamed by the publisher on Sep 17, 2026

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Adeola Olaitan was appointed a Consultant at the University College London Hospital (UCLH) in 2002 and is currently clinical lead of the Gynaecological Cancer Centre. She sees patients privately at The Harley Street Clinic, London and at The Portland Hospital, London as a gynaecological oncologist and as a general gynaecologist. She is a member of the British Gynaecological Cancer Society and the International Gynaecological Cancer Society. Prof Olaitan is also Medical Expert for Eve Appeal Cancer Charity and Jo's Trust Cervical Cancer Charity as well as being the Media Spokesperson for NHS Cervical Screening Programme for which she has appeared on BBC London News, Radio 4 Woman's Hour, ITV, Cosmopolitan magazine and Top Sante magazine. She is presently an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University College London Hospital and has written over 30 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters. Prof Olaitan is accredited in colposcopy of the cervix for patients with abnormal smear results and has a particular interest in patients with cervical cancer, endometrial (womb) cancer, ovarian cancer and vulval cancer. She is a specialist in minimally invasive surgery and in maintaining quality of life in patients following cancer treatment. https://eveappeal.org.uk/ Womb cancer is the most common gynaecological cancer, and rates are rising. In this episode, Professor Joyce Harper speaks with consultant gynaecological oncologist Prof Adeola Olaitan about the symptoms every woman should know, why early diagnosis is so important, and what can be done to reduce the risk of developing womb cancer. Adeola explains why bleeding postmenopause should never be ignored, discusses heavy bleeding during the perimenopause, and outlines the key risk factors for womb cancer, including obesity, PMOS, Lynch syndrome and tamoxifen use. She also explains why women who have a womb and take HRT need progesterone to protect the lining of the womb. Joyce and Adeola also discuss the importance of lifestyle factors such as healthy eating, exercise and weight management, not only for reducing cancer risk but for improving overall health and wellbeing. They also tackle the rise of misinformation on social media, including dangerous claims about alternative cancer treatments, and highlight the importance of seeking evidence-based information from trusted organisations such as The Eve Appeal. This episode contains an empowering message for all women: know the symptoms, trust the evidence, and never be afraid to ask for further investigation if something doesn't feel right. Most importantly, don't ignore unusual bleeding. Early diagnosis can save lives. Date of episode recording: 2026-09-01 Language of episode: English Presenter: Professor Joyce Harper Guests: Prof Adeola Olaitan Producer: Joyce Harper

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