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GCIG and IGCS Pragmatic Trials Collaboration
The IGCS Early Career Network (ECN) is proud to announce an emerging collaboration with the Gynecologic Cancer InterGroup (GCIG) to advance pragmatic clinical trials with the potential to build the next generation of global oncology leaders.
Earth Day 2026
Environmental impact Each year on April 22, the world pauses to reflect on our relationship with the planet we share. As cancer professionals, we are trained to think carefully about harm — how to minimize it, how to prevent it, and how to weigh the costs and benefits of every intervention. It is time we apply that same rigor to the environmental impact of the care we deliver. Modern cancer care is among medicine’s greatest achievements. It is also among its most resource-intensive. The energy demands of imaging and radiation technologies, the volume of single-use instruments and materials, the carbon footprint of clinical travel and supply chains — these are not incidental features of our work. They are embedded in how we practice, and they deserve our attention. This is not a simple problem, and I am not here to prescribe simple solutions. What I do believe is that awareness is where change begins — and that our community is well-positioned to lead this conversation. Learning from each other Across the global gynecologic oncology community, I see reasons for genuine optimism. In many resource-constrained settings, clinicians already practice with a remarkable degree of efficiency — doing more with less, maintaining quality, and demonstrating daily that sustainable care is not a future aspiration but a present reality. These perspectives are not…
Rewriting Cancer
IGCS was approached by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to be featured in their Rewriting Cancer film series, produced for them by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions. Being selected for the series is a tremendous recognition of our flagship Gynecologic Oncology Global Fellowship Program — and of the extraordinary work happening across all 23 fellowship sites worldwide.
Upcoming Events
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Advanced Gynaecology – Brachytherapy Workshop 2026
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LEIPZIG SCHOOL OF RADICAL PELVIC SURGERY 2026 – Block C
Sep 21 - Sep 23
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The GOG Foundation, Inc. (GOG) and IGCS are pleased to announce a strategic partnership whereby the GOG will be the preferred educational provider for Industry Supported Symposia (ISS) starting at the 2023 IGCS Global Annual Meeting in Seoul. Together, we will work synergistically to determine the most relevant topics for symposia each year and the optimal delivery method.
IGCS and The Nezhat Family Foundation are partnering to revolutionize women’s healthcare worldwide through training in advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery. The IGCS leadership is grateful to the Nezhat Family Foundation for their generosity and dedication to advancing surgical care to benefit patients worldwide.