IGCS

Research and Publications Early Career Workshop
2021-04-30 00:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Online Meeting
This workshop is free and open to all, but is geared towards young clinicians and researchers who are currently in training and those who have completed training within the last five years and are dedicated to the study of gynecologic cancers.

1st International Breast Course Part 2
2021-04-24 08:00 - 12:00 | Online Meeting
International Course on Breast Cancer
Three-Part Webinar Series
March 27 | April 24 | May 29
8:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT (Chicago)
This three-part webinar will be conducted in Spanish with English translation during the live event. The event recording will only be available in Spanish.
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Associate Professor: Dr. Víctor Manuel Vargas Hernández
Adjunct Professors:
Dr. Guillermo Sídney Herbert Núñez
Dr. David Cantú de León

Coordinators:
Dr. Antonio Posada Domínguez
Dr. Paula Anel Cabrera
Dr. José Hinojosa Gómez

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Objective: For doctors interested in enhancing decision-making for the benefit of their patients, this course will provide an opportunity to learn about current and future trends in the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for patients with breast cancer.
Course description: Learn about the latest innovations in the knowledge and characteristics of breast cancer, detection, prevention, comprehensive management, surgery options, and personalized medicine.
Justification: Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among women in Latin America (and many parts of the world) and mainly affects patients of reproductive age. This considerably affects family life and society itself. Expert multidisciplinary teams are required to effectively manage breast disease and to improve survival and quality of life.
Facing the difficult journey through breast cancer does not end with diagnosis, surgery or radiation therapy – these treatments are only the beginning. This program will cover the most up-to-date clinical education regarding the management of breast disease and include information regarding the importance of all ongoing care, including survival programs. Expert multidisciplinary professors practicing in Latin America who are trained in breast surgery, medical oncology, pathology and oncological radiology will speak about innovations, challenges. and management controversies in breast cancer care throughout the entire patient journey.

1st International Breast Course Part 1
2021-03-27 08:00 - 12:00 | Online Meeting

Conversations With Coleman - Celebrating World Cancer Day
2021-02-01 | Online Meeting
World Cancer Day is coming up on February 4th and we’d like to talk about some of the key components of this important global uniting initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC).
Join IGCS President, Dr. Robert Coleman, Mary Eiken (IGCS CEO) and Dicey Scroggins (IGCS Director of Global Outreach and Engagement) for episode 3 of the IGCS Presidential Web Series on February 1st at 1:00pm CST. Be a part of the conversation to promote equity in access to cancer services, reduce the skills gap in low- and middle-income countries and strengthen collaboration across the globe. Can’t make the live episode? A recording will be available on the IGCS website after the event.

Tópicos selectos en Ginecología Oncológica Seminario Web
2020-12-05 08:00 - 11:00 | Online Meeting

Webinar Navigating Telehealth/Telemedicine and Embracing Shared Decision-Making
2020-11-21 09:00 - 22:30 | Online Meeting
This Global Patient Perspectives Roundtable—focused on Telehealth/Telemedicine and Shared Decision-Making—is the first in a series of four roundtables sponsored by GSK. These topics are relevant to patient care and outcomes, options, and autonomy and are especially significant in the backdrop of COVID-19 and of global discussions of health equity. Participating in this active exchange of information across populations, specialties, and regions, attendees will enhance their understanding of these important topics and be more empowered to exercise their rights and options related to each.

IGCS Survivor-Caregiver Summit
2020-09-26 | Online Meeting
Gynecologic Cancer Literacy
We’ll cover all the basics of gynecologic cancers: symptoms and risks, early detection, hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, genetic testing, and patient rights and options such as maintenance therapy. This session would not be complete without discussing clinical trials and cutting-edge research and findings.
Survivorship 101: Focus on Quality of Life
Let’s talk Survivorship—quality of life and wellness from diagnosis onward—and get very personal! We’ll have frank exchanges about body image, sexual health, intimacy, fertility, nutrition, and self-care as well as about work-life balance and other concerns specific to working women. And we’ll learn to document our individual journeys.
The Power of Patient Advocacy
While having a primer on the Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How of patient advocacy, we’ll tap into its regional and global power and the benefits of creating and maintaining a strong, inclusive Global Advocacy Network. And, we’ll explore the tangible, documented power of advocacy.
Optional Concurrent Bonus Sessions
Following the plenary Summit sessions, two optional sessions will be available for Summit participants: (1) Treatment, Clinical Trials, Telemedicine/Telehealth in Backdrop of COVID-19 and (2) Patient-Centric Table Talk: Education & Exchange Session.

IGCS 2020 Annual Global Meeting
2020-09-10 - 2020-09-13 | Online Meeting
June 1, 2020
Dear Colleague,
Like many of you, the International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS) leadership has been monitoring COVID-19 over the last several months. We are aware of the challenging times and our primary concern is for the health and safety of those of you in the global gynecologic oncology community who attend the IGCS Annual Global Meeting and of course the patients you serve.
The IGCS Council has decided that the best course of action is to postpone our previous plans to gather in Rome and to conduct the 2020 IGCS Annual Global Meeting as a fully digital meeting.
We are now re-launching the IGCS Annual Global Meeting, scheduled for September 10-13, 2020 utilizing innovative “xDigital” technology designed by our new service provider, iCrossing.
During this challenging time, we believe it is important now more than ever for health care professionals, survivors, and caregivers as well as our industry colleagues to come together on our new digital platform. We are committed to provide our members and delegates around the world with targeted educational programming, the latest scientific research in gynecologic cancers, and interactive networking opportunities. We have put a lot of thought and consideration into re-engineering IGCS 2020 with xDigital technology and are proud to bring you an enhanced experience that you can join from the comfort of your home or office.
Contributions of speakers, authors, and the work of the Scientific Program Committee will be realized in the xDigital environment, and abstracts will be published in the digital congress portal as well as the International Journal of Gynecological Cancer. We are committed to delivering industry symposia at our continued high level of engagement and to finding innovative and unique ways for participants to engage with industry and IGCS in our digital exhibition hall.
Please visit the meeting website to learn more about the IGCS xDigital Annual Global Meeting. Registration and abstract submission are now open! Abstracts will be accepted through July 15th.
www.igcsmeeting.com
It is important for the gynecologic oncology community to come together and continue to share research, experiences, and ideas and gather inspiration for the sake of caring for patients with gynecologic malignancies. IGCS has always served to unite the globe in the fight against gynecologic cancers and while we cannot be together face to face this year, we can still gather in this new way to present and hear the latest scientific research, discuss and share ideas, and connect with old friends while having the opportunity to meet new ones.
Prof. Roberto Angioli
IGCS President
Profs. Rainer Kimmig & Thomas Herzog
Co-Chairs, IGCS 2020 Scientific Program Committee
Learn more about the innovative xDigital platform by viewing this video demo.

IGCS 2019
2019-09-19 - 2019-09-21 | Windsor Convention & Expo Center, R. Martinho de Mesquita, 129 – Barra da Tijuca,, Rio de Janeiro, 20031-204, Brazil
Following the tradition of previous meetings, IGCS 2019 will provide you with the opportunity to learn about the latest clinical advances as well as international developments in research, practice and treatment for of women with gynecological cancer.
In the Global Meeting, IGCS has teamed up with national and regional societies, such as FEBRASGO, in offering a comprehensive program that covers the latest, cutting edge information including innovative developments in surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and pathology. This Meeting is multi-disciplinary and draws on expertise from throughout the world. 2019 will be the first annual meeting for the IGCS and with this change includes the goal, as set by the IGCS Council, to further internationalize the meeting and restructure the Scientific Program Committee. Regional chairs from the major areas of the world have been assigned and those chairs have created committees within their region. This restructuring allows for equal representation in the planning and execution of the meeting which in turn will allow greater opportunity to participate and share scientific contributions to the meeting.
This truly international committee of world-class experts in gynecological oncology is developing a scientific program that will cover a broad range of topics. We will focus on presenting state-of-the-art lectures and the research on relevant topics from all over the globe that will provide interactive sessions and the opportunity to exchange ideas. Topics related to low and middle income country problems will be addressed extensively including educational challenges and best utilization of limited resources.
Rio de Janeiro, or simply Rio, is one of the most beautiful cities in South America. Its stunning nature and the unique combination of mountain landscape and gorgeous beach front are what makes the city truly unique. It’s not surprising that part of Rio is protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The breath-taking scenery and natural beauty are not the only experiences the city has to offer. Dynamic samba, melodic bossa nova, museums, and heart-warming hospitality from the locals are what makes the experience in this Brazilian gem of a city unforgettable.
We very much look forward to your participation in IGCS 2019 and to welcoming you to Rio.
Sincerely,

Prof. Roberto Angioli
IGCS President

Prof. Nadeem Abu-Rustum
Chair, IGCS 2019 Scientific Program Committee
