The 2023 Business Meeting of the International Gynecologic Cancer Society will be held during the IGCS Annual Global Meeting on Monday, November 6 at 9:30 AM in the Auditorium of COEX in Seoul, Korea

This is the first IGCS regional newsletter for members practicing in Africa and the Middle East. Click to read announcements, view upcoming events, and learn about past events.

IGCS has joined a consortium with several specialized organizations to formalize and strengthen radiotherapy education and training for gynecologic radiation oncology specialists in LMICs. The consortium is currently developing criteria for site selection to ensure participants have the facilities necessary to implement radiotherapy techniques safely and consistently.

Prof. Fujiwara congratulates Dr. Larry Copeland as he steps down from his post as GOG Foundation President, reflecting on the lessons he learned from a man he calls both a mentor and friend.

IGCS has reached a membership milestone – we now have over 4,000 members – gynecologic cancer care professionals dedicated to improving women’s health, quality-of-life, and advancing cancer care within their region and worldwide. Thank you!

We are currently conducting a study collecting data from gynecologic cancer care specialists practicing in Latin America and the Caribbean. The goal of this study is to assess the current state and progress of the region working towards the global strategy to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem.

Catch up on recently recorded Roundtables. The most recent Roundtable, Sexuality & Cancer, was held August 8, 2023

As we prepare for World Ovarian Cancer Day, learn more about the IGCS’ joint initiative with the WOCC on the Every Woman Study Low- and Middle-income Edition, our upcoming Patient Roundtable dedicated to genetic testing, and learn how you can contribute to ovarian cancer awareness.

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.