President Fujiwara Archives

IGCS Palliative Care Declaration and Pledge

IGCS Declaration on Palliative and Supportive Care: Relieving Serious Health-Related Suffering for Women with Gynecologic CancersThe International Gynecologic Cancer Society, representing healthcare professionals, patient advocates, and individuals dedicated to the advancement of women’s health, hereby affirms the critical importance of palliative and supportive care in the comprehensive management of gynecologic cancers globally.Download the IGCS Declaration on Palliative and Supportive Care ..

Presidential Address IGCS 2023

When I thought of palliative care, I thought that meant that I had failed, and I felt guilty for having to talk about “palliative care”! But, after more than 30 years of experience, I know how important it is to understand what these terms really mean and the intentions behind them. Because words matter. Especially when we need to communicate complicated ideas and problems that need solutions...

President’s Message: IGCS Declaration on Palliative & Supportive Care in Gynecologic Oncology

I am proud to announce that today, on World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, the International Gynecologic Cancer Society is making a formal declaration to affirm the critical importance of palliative and supportive care in the comprehensive management of gynecologic cancers globally.Recognizing that, as health care providers charged with the care of patients affected by gynecologic malignancies, it is our duty to do everything possible to reduce serious health-related suffering and foster open ..

President’s Message: Prof. Fujiwara Reveals His Presidential Plenary Topic

Prof. Fujiwara announces his Presidential Plenary at the 2023 IGCS Annual Global Meeting in Seoul will focus on Palliative Care. ..

President's Message: Larry Copeland steps down as GOG President

Prof. Fujiwara congratulates Dr. Larry Copeland as he steps down from his post as GOG Foundation President, reflecting on the lessons he learned from a man he calls both a mentor and friend...

President’s Message: Early Career

IGCS President, Prof. Keiichi Fujiwara shares the importance of teaching the next generation of gynecologic oncologists. "We must continue to prepare those who are just starting out in their careers — they are the future of this great Society." ..

President’s Message: World Cancer Day

February 4th is World Cancer Day – a day when the world unites to raise awareness of key issues and build or strengthen coalitions for global cancer control. Read IGCS President, Dr. Keiichi Fujiwara's Presidential Message. ..

Message from President Fujiwara

In Prof. Fujiwara's first presidential message to IGCS' members and friends, he expresses his thoughts about the society's mission and highlights some of his overarching goals as he steps into the role of President of the International Gynecologic Cancer Society. ..