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Cervical Cancer Awareness
Throughout January, IGCS joins those who observe the first month of the year as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM). This observance is an opportunity to start the year with renewed purpose and share several impactful updates as part of IGCS’ ongoing commitment to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer worldwide.
New Webpage for Cervical Cancer Elimination
We are excited to unveil a new webpage on the IGCS website, dedicated entirely to reinforce our commitment and inspire action towards the elimination of cervical cancer. Visit this page for resources and information including:
- Highlights of IGCS programs, initiatives, and the work our members are doing contributing to this goal
- Opportunities for members to engage in and support elimination efforts
- Access toolkits to spread awareness
- Learn about the women affected by cervical cancer
Educational Offerings
Cervical Cancer Master Session: Free Access Through February 15
In recognition of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the IGCS Education Committee is extending a special offer, unlocking access to the Cervical Master Session presented at the 2024 IGCS Annual Global Meeting!
Preinvasive Disease Certificate Program
The IGCS Preinvasive Disease Certificate Program is always free for members. This educational tool is designed to enhance clinical knowledge and skills in preinvasive cervical disease management for all health care providers in any setting.
The Women Affected - Voices of Hope
Meet Aisha McClellan, a 7-year survivor of stage 4 cervical cancer. A single mother of three young children, unemployed, uninsured, and unaware of her risk at the time her symptoms began, the odds were stacked against her. She faced dire challenges: barriers to timely diagnosis and care, perceived shame and stigma associated with cervical cancer, and harrowing statistics that forced her to prepare for death. And yet, hers is a story of hope.
Throughout her transformative cancer journey, she advocated for herself at every turn and met each obstacle with fierce determination. Watch Aisha’s interview and learn why she chooses to tell her story and advocate for others, even when it’s difficult.
Social Media Toolkit – Spread Awareness
If you’d like to spread awareness and show your support for the global strategy to eliminate cervical cancer, you can utilize and share our social media toolkit with images and facts driving awareness about cervical cancer and dispelling common myths about HPV and the vaccine. The image templates are available in the free online design software, Canva for you to customize and download. You can add your logo and translate the information to your preferred language.
Contribute to the IGCS World of Hope
The IGCS World of Hope development fund supports IGCS programs that are already working towards the elimination of cervical cancer.
IGCS’ mentorship and training programs and educational programs equip healthcare providers with the skills and knowledge they need to screen, diagnose, and treat precancerous lesions and cervical cancer. Just in the last few years, thousands of life-saving procedures have been performed by clinicians who were trained and mentored through IGCS programs.
Our training model is working to build capacity for improved care in places that need it most. Help us scale up these programs, donate today.
A Global Community Working Together
Join the WhatsApp group dedicated to cervical cancer elimination so you too can stay updated on what’s happening in this space, and feel free to ask questions. IGCS Board Members, Dr. Alex Mutombo-Baleka and Dr. Seema Singhal moderate this group.