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Pictured: IGCS and IGCAN representatives held a press conference in Chicago introducing the first global Uterine Cancer Awareness Month on June 1, 2023.
Join the International Gynecologic Cancer Society and its patient advocacy arm, the International Gynecologic Cancer Advocacy Network (IGCAN) and patient advocacy organizations around the world in a global effort to raise awareness of uterine and endometrial cancer.
Together, in 2023, we declared the month of June as Uterine Cancer Awareness Month. In 2024, we are joining forces again to spread life-saving information and advocate for advances in research and care.
Additional information about the 2024 UCAM campaign is forthcoming and will be made available on this webpage.
Uterine cancer (also referred to as womb cancer, including endometrial cancer) is the 6th most common cancer in women worldwide and the most common gynecologic cancer diagnosed in North America, Europe, and Australia (high-income countries).
Incidence and mortality are on the rise, increasing more rapidly among black, Asian and Hispanic women in the United States, who also tend to be diagnosed at more advanced stages of disease when compared to white women. These rising cases and alarming disparities in the time to diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes among racial and socioeconomic groups highlight the need for action, advocacy, and public awareness.
Participating Partners
Don't see your group listed? Join us! Contact IGCS Communications Specialist at debbie.leopold@igcs.org to find out how to join the network and let us know if you plan to recognize Uterine Cancer Awareness Month.
Campaign Toolkit
Below are examples of the materials you can find in our toolkit. We encourage individuals and advocacy groups to share these on social media throughout the month of June.
Want to translate the materials into other languages? We've created this helpful guide for translation and to access the image templates on Canva so you can edit them and even add your own logo. Have questions or need assistance? Email IGCS Communications Specialist at debbie.leopold@igcs.org.
2023 Launch video
Please include #UterineCancer on your social media posts so we can search for your posts and track the reach of this global campaign.
