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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.

Meghan Anderson

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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…

Meghan Anderson

· CEO Message

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.

Meghan Anderson

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Prof. Pedro Ramirez to step down as IJGC Editor-in-Chief in December 2026

The International Journal of Gynecological Cancer (IJGC) is seeking a new Editor-in-Chief to begin in January 2027. Prof. Pedro Ramirez will step down in December 2026. The search for the next EIC will begin in June 2025. Apply to lead one of the top journals in gynecologic oncology and help shape the future of cancer research and education.

An Earth Day Message from IGCS President, Prof. Greta Dreyer

On Earth Day, IGCS President Prof. Greta Dreyer shares a powerful message about the urgent need for sustainability in gynecologic cancer care. From social equity to environmental responsibility and economic balance, she highlights how our mission to care for patients must also care for the planet.

Give to Gain

Give to Gain this International Women’s Day. What “Give to Gain” Means at IGCS. Progress does not happen passively. It happens because individuals and communities choose to give—of their time, their expertise, their leadership, and their resources.

IGCS welcomes Kenyan Society to Strategic Alliance Partner Program

We are delighted to announce that the recently formed Gynecologic Oncology Society of Kenya (GOSK) has officially become a part of the International Gynecologic Cancer Society’s Strategic Alliance Partner Program. Founded on 14th June 2023, GOSK was established to unite healthcare professionals, researchers, and advocates with a shared vision of improving the quality of care for women affected by gynecologic cancers in Kenya.

Global Fellowship Program Impact Report

We are proud to share the Annual Impact Report for the International Gynecologic Cancer Society’s Global Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program. See just how impactful our flagship program has been in training gynecologic oncology specialists in regions of the world that urgently need skilled professionals.

Phishing Email Notice

We have been made aware of phishing emails circulating that falsely appear to come from IGCS leadership, including our current President, Prof. Greta Dreyer. These messages are fraudulent and did not originate from IGCS or IGCS leadership.

Board Nominations

The 2026 application period for the IGCS Board of Directors and Early Career Executive Committee is now closed. Stay tuned for updates in May.

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