International Gynecologic Cancer Advocacy Network

Our mission is to create and sustain a broad Network of organizations and individuals that work collaboratively—in sisterhood—“to enhance the care of women with gynecologic cancers worldwide,” with the core value that every woman under every circumstance deserves and must receive the best possible quality of care and quality of life, resulting in best outcomes.

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Survivor/Caregiver/Patient Advocate Account

This “advocate member” account is meant for survivors, caregivers, and others who identify as patient advocates but do not fit into the other account categories on the IGCS membership page. Create an account with this category if you only want to join the International Gynecologic Cancer Advocacy Network (IGCAN) and receive email messages from IGCAN. Patient education is always free, but advocate accounts do not have access to clinical, members-only education and resources.

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Rosalind Glasspool, Chair of the IGCS Advocacy Committee, shares how the International Gynecologic Cancer Society is building a stronger global advocacy community through the International Gynecologic Cancer Advocacy Network (IGCAN).

Launched in 2021, IGCAN now offers impactful programs like the Annual Advocacy Summit, year-round education, and the newly launched IGCAN Advocacy Directory — an online resource helping organizations connect, grow visibility, and support patients and families across the globe.

Dr. Glasspool also highlights IGCS’s role in global awareness efforts, including the declaration of June as Uterine Cancer Awareness Month and the ongoing celebration of survivors, advocates, and healthcare providers through resources like the Voices of Hope series and the Dicey Scroggins Distinguished Advocacy Award.

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2025 Dicey Scroggins Distinguished Advocate Award

IGCS is now accepting nominations from IGCS members for the society’s organizational awards program! This year, the submission window has been lengthened to three months, with a deadline of May 1st.

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Uterine Cancer Awareness

June is Uterine Cancer Awareness Month! IGCS continues to shape the campaign each year by developing themes, messages, and resources that can be adapted and shared. Learn about the 2025 #UCAM Campaign and get ready to #Jump4June!

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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.

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EDI Fund

We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the Dicey Scroggins Fund for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Gynecologic Cancer Patient Outreach for 2024.

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Advocacy Summit

Join us October 15, 2024 in Dublin for the 2024 IGCS-IGCAN Gynecologic Cancer Survivor-Caregiver Summit.

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UCAM Impact

June 2024 marked year two of the Uterine Cancer Awareness Month global initiative. Support is growing, and awareness is spreading.
See the impact of this year’s campaign activities, led by IGCS and partners of the IGCANetwork.

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“The health of women forecasts the health, strength, and resilience of communities, and…improving gynecologic cancer care and women’s overall health—thus the health of their communities—[can be achieved] through synergistic global outreach and engagement. The opportunities are boundless.” 

Mary Dicey Scroggins (1950-2022)
Founder, International Gynecologic Cancer Advocacy Network

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