We are pleased to announce that we have assembled an Advocacy Committee with the goal to advance gynecologic cancer awareness in alignment with our mission by guiding, supporting, and overseeing the International Gynecologic Cancer Advocacy Network as well as other advocacy initiatives, programs, and events.

Read more to learn of the recent developments from the Special Network on the Impact of the War in Ukraine on Cancer and the efforts of those working to address the issues and multifaceted challenges that have arisen for healthcare delivery in Ukraine and neighboring countries.

With sadness, we share the news that C. Paul Morrow, IGCS’ first President passed away on March 17. His foundational work lives on in the way we continue to train our new physicians and the need to continue to push the limits of success we are willing to accept. He will be greatly missed.

Join us the first three Saturdays in May for the webinar titled Interactive Updates on Selected Topics in Gynecology Oncology. This webinar will be presented in Spanish, English and Portuguese. Register now!

IGCS is proud of our strategic alliance partnership with PARSGO and excited to highlight this flourishing partnership. The countries included in PARSGO are: Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunesia, United Arab Emirates.

Zambian training site institutionalizes IGCS Global Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program and six more fellows complete training from various sites. We celebrate every achievement in the global movement to close the care gap and continue to move the goal post forward.

Our leadership is currently examining ways that we can best respond to situations of conflict such as this to help offset the subsequent disruption to gynecologic cancer care services. Read more to learn of the recent developments and ongoing activities IGCS has and will participate in regarding the humanitarian efforts and support of Ukraine.

This is a partial list of organizations supporting humanitarian efforts in the Ukraine that are asking for assistance. Donations can be made through the links to their websites or social media pages.

View the 2021 progress report of the IGCS Global Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program to understand the reach of the program and meet our dedicated volunteers and trainees.