MIS Training Program

The Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) Training Program offers an opportunity for surgeons specializing in gynecologic oncology to acquire advanced skills in laparoscopy. This six-month program is supported by the Nezhat Family Foundation. Meet the first trainees...

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IGCS Palliative Care Declaration and Pledge

Home > About > Palliative Care Declaration 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 IG..

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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...

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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 ..

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Advocacy Summit

Thank you for joining us for the IGCS 2023 Advocacy Summit. The recording is now available. ..

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Preinvasive Disease "Train the Trainers" Course

The IGCS “train the trainers” course on colposcopy, LEEP, and concepts in cervical cancer prevention for African countries was hosted in Mozambique in July 2023. Read on to learn how this training is improving women's cancer care in Africa. ..

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