UCL Minds

Today's episode hosted by Olivia, features Miss Adeola Olaitan, who is a Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist, for a discussion on gynaecological cancers and Human papilloma virus (HPV). We discuss the five different types of gynaecological cancers, including: ovarian cancer, uterine or endometrial (womb) cancer, cervical cancer, vaginal and vulval cancer. Adeola also describes the overarching theme of preventative medicine, and the steps that should be taken as early as 11 years of age aiming to prevent certain types of gynaecological cancers. She touches on HPV, and some common misconceptions in this area, and the importance of screening in this area. Listen to learn more, and how you can take action for preventing these diseases.

To learn more about Adeola's work, visit: https://londongynaecology.clinic/team/adeola-olaitan/

For help on screening and prevention, visit:

eveappeal.org.uk/ - UK based charity that aids in supporting women with all 5 gynae cancers

jewishbrca.org/ - help for women of Jewish ancestry who wish to know their BRCA status (Having Jewish ancestry increases your risk of having a BRCA gene fault)

Date of episode recording: 2024-11-26T00:00:00Z
Duration: 00:26:39
Language of episode: English
Presenter:Olivia Moir
Guests: Adeola Olaitan
Producer: UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health; Olivia Moir

Transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/womens-health/news-and-events/it-all-starts-here-ega-ifwh-institute-womens-health-podcast