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2027 IJGC Editorial Fellowship Program

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Environmental Sustainability in Gynecologic Oncology

Join IGCS President Prof. Greta Dreyer and an expert panel at the 2026 IGCS Annual Global Meeting in Montréal for a timely Presidential Plenary exploring what sustainability can look like in gynecologic oncology—and the practical opportunities we have to make a difference.

Debbie Leopold

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Dr. René Pareja Named Editor-in-Chief of the IJGC

The International Journal of Gynecological Cancer (IJGC)—the official scientific journal of the International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS) and the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO)—is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. René Pareja as its next Editor-in-Chief. Read the joint announcement here.

Meghan Anderson

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IGCS 2026 News

Don’t miss your chance to join us in Montreal at IGCS 2026! We strongly recommend that all attendees begin their visa application process as soon as possible, as processing times may be longer than usual.

ICCP Map Launch

The IGCS is proud to partner with The ICCP in the launch of a new global map of national cervical cancer elimination strategies and an expanded resource hub designed to support countries working toward the WHO 90:70:90 targets by 2030, as a meaningful step on the path to elimination of cervical cancer globally.

2026 Board of Directors Candidates

The IGCS 2026 Board of Directors election is open from May 4 – June 5, 2026. IGCS members eligible to vote were emailed a ballot from third-party election software, Simply Voting. Read about the candidates here.

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. IGCS and GCIG are now accepting proposals for an exciting Pragmatic Trial Research Opportunity, apply by July 13!

Earth Day 2026

Environmental impact Each year on April 22, the world pauses to reflect on our relationship with the planet we share.…

Rewriting Cancer Premeire

Nearly 10 years in, the IGCS Gynecologic Oncology Global Fellowship Program continues to equip physicians with the skills to transform cancer care in their own countries. Watch this powerful new short film from BBC StoryWorks and UICC’s Rewriting Cancer series, taking you inside Lautoka Hospital in Fiji to see mentorship and local leadership in action.

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.

IGCS Advanced Cytoreduction Cadaveric Surgical Course

The International Gynecologic Cancer Society is offering our first inaugural short course in the new Expanded Training Program, by offering the Train-the-Trainer Master Workshop, led by Dr. Reitan Ribeiro, to be held at the IGCS Annual Global Meeting in Montreal. This workshop will be offered to 24 select surgeons chosen via our application to develop surgical skills in a practical, condensed, and accessible format. Deadline to apply is June 1.

IGCS Preinvasive Disease Program News

We are pleased to share the first official IGCS Preinvasive Disease Program Impact Report, highlighting five years of progress in expanding education, training, and mentorship in preinvasive cervical disease management.