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.

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.

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.

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.

We are proud to release the 2017–2025 Impact Report, highlighting the program’s growth, the milestone of 60 graduated fellows, and the latest data on procedures performed by IGCS Fellows across participating institutions.

Today, February 4, is World Cancer Day, a global moment to reflect, unite, and act in the fight against cancer. Cancer can turn a person’s world upside down—bringing uncertainty, fear, and disorientation. In her World Cancer Day message, IGCS President Prof. Greta Dreyer shares a physician’s perspective on why steadiness, science, compassionate care, and global collaboration matter more than ever—and how IGCS is working to help turn lives “Upside-Up” again.

We are pleased to announce that the Brazilian Gynecologic Oncology Group – EVA Group– has officially joined the International Gynecologic Cancer Society’s Strategic Alliance Partner Program. Founded in 2013, EVA is a respected, mission-driven, nonprofit association dedicated to advancing gynecologic cancer care across Brazil through education, research, prevention, awareness and comprehensive patient support.

Introducing an exciting education opportunity, GTD Echo! This unique program will provide a comprehensive opportunity to deepen knowledge and advance best practices in the diagnosis, management, and research of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD), particularly gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN).

Its membership renewal season and the perfect time to join IGCS if you are not currently a member. All dues payments are applied to the 2026 membership term. IGCS provides year-round education, mentorship and training opportunities, and most recently, advocacy and outreach programming in support of our mission.