Why Is Endometrial Cancer Rising? Dr. Charlotte Gamble Explains | The Womb Room

In this episode of The Womb Room, we sit down with gynecologic oncologist Dr. Charlotte Gamble to talk about reproductive cancers — why endometrial cancer rates are rising, why so few of us talk about it, and what “normal” bleeding actually means. Dr. Gamble breaks down the stigma that keeps women from discussing their reproductive health, what symptoms deserve a call to your gynecologist, and why timely care matters so much when it comes to outcomes. In this episode: 00:00 – Welcome & introduction 01:27 – Why endometrial and ovarian cancer rates are rising in women 50+ 02:32 – Why we don’t hear enough about endometrial cancer 03:46 – “Listen to your body” — is abnormal bleeding really trying to tell us something? 06:18 – Why abnormal bleeding is never “normal” 08:25 – Disparities in reproductive cancer outcomes 12:23 – What makes endometrial cancer high-risk 14:43 – What she wishes patients knew sooner 20:56 – What spotting actually looks like, and when to call your doctor This conversation is part of The Womb Room, a community-based research initiative from Georgetown Cancer Institute and Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, in partnership with Community Outreach Associates. Learn more and share your voice in shaping our 2027 awareness campaign at wombroom.org. This video is for educational purposes and isn’t a substitute for medical advice. If you’re experiencing abnormal bleeding or other symptoms, please contact your doctor. #WombRoom #EndometrialCancer #WomensHealth #ReproductiveHealth