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2025 Awards

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.

Meghan Anderson

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Call for Surgical Films

IGCS Education Surgical Film Workgroup invite you to submit your surgical films for consideration to the upcoming surgical film library. Showcase your surgical expertise to a global community through the surgical film library, a resource designed to educate gynecologic oncologists. Films will be reviewed and selected by the global surgical experts in the field. Gain international recognition and help shape gynecologic oncology surgical education. Submission Guidelines & QualityHigh-quality films in high resolution (720p or 1080p) withSteady camera work. clear lighting, and unobstructed views of surgical field.Quality films should include indication, tips and tricks, or clear steps with narration, subtitles, or on-screen annotations encouraged.Films should be between 5-10 minutes.Deadline: August 30, 2025Requested ProceduresCervixEndometrialOvaryVulvarOtherCervixRadical trachelectomy (abdominal)Pelvic exenterationIleal conduitSentinel node dissectionPelvic lymphadenectomyNerve-sparing radical hysterectomyOvarian transpositionEndometrialPelvic lymphadenectomyPara-aortic lymphadenectomyRobotic hysterectomy and BSOOvaryEn bloc hysterectomy, BSO, low anterior resectionRight diaphragm strippingLiver mobilizationSplenectomyLeft diaphragm strippingOmentectomyCecectomy / right hemicolectomyTrans-diaphragm excision of cardiophrenic nodesVulvarInguinal-femoral lymphadenectomyV-Y flap closure after vulvectomyPelvic exenterationOtherManagement of intraop vascular injuriesManagement of intraop urinary tract injuriesMaturation of colostomy / ileostomyPelvic anatomy: pelvic spaces, hypogastric nerve, iliac branchesSmall bowel anastomosis (handsewn vs stapled)Large bowel anastomosis (handsewn vs stapled)Submission ProcessTo submit your film(s) for consideration, please complete the Call for Films submission form via SurveyMonkey.Films must be uploaded to Dropbox with an open-access URL.Submit Surgical FilmWe look forward to receiving and reviewing your film(s)! For inquires, contact education@igcs.org.

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Board of Directors Election Results

The results are in – please join us in congratulating the newly elected IGCS Board Members. For each position, the candidate receiving the most votes was elected. Regional Board Members were elected by IGCS Members residing in the corresponding region.

Debbie Leopold

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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!

Prof. Pedro Ramirez to step down as IJGC Editor-in-Chief in December 2026

The International Journal of Gynecological Cancer (IJGC) is seeking a new Editor-in-Chief to begin in January 2027. Prof. Pedro Ramirez will step down in December 2026. The search for the next EIC will begin in June 2025. Apply to lead one of the top journals in gynecologic oncology and help shape the future of cancer research and education.

An Earth Day Message from IGCS President, Prof. Greta Dreyer

On Earth Day, IGCS President Prof. Greta Dreyer shares a powerful message about the urgent need for sustainability in gynecologic cancer care. From social equity to environmental responsibility and economic balance, she highlights how our mission to care for patients must also care for the planet.

IGCS welcomes Kenyan Society to Strategic Alliance Partner Program

We are delighted to announce that the recently formed Gynecologic Oncology Society of Kenya (GOSK) has officially become a part of the International Gynecologic Cancer Society’s Strategic Alliance Partner Program. Founded on 14th June 2023, GOSK was established to unite healthcare professionals, researchers, and advocates with a shared vision of improving the quality of care for women affected by gynecologic cancers in Kenya.