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Today is
#WorldOvarianCancerDay
! According to Globocan, by 2040, the number of women around the world diagnosed with
#OvarianCancer
will rise almost 42%. This disease is a global concern, and we need to unite to tackle this disease on all fronts.
#NoWomanLeftBehind
#WOCD2023
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The
#HPVvaccine
is a safe and effective method to prevent HPV and
#CervicalCancer
, which is this most common of the 6 HPV-related cancers. Protect yourself and your family. Get vaccinated!
#OneLessWorry
#HPVAwarenessDay
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We honor the life of Mary “Dicey” Jackson Scroggins, beloved friend, mentor, & inspirational advocate. Her vision was limitless, impact great, and she will be dearly missed. Read about her influential life:
#RememberingDicey
#DiceyScroggins
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Vaccinating girls aged 9–14 could prevent 30–40% of cervical cancer deaths between 2015 and 2030. HPV vaccines work best if delivered prior to exposure to the virus. The World Health Organization recommends vaccinating girls aged 9–14, when most have not started sexual activity.
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Did you know most women with
#CervicalCancer
experience an asymptomatic period before the disease becomes clinically evident? Early detection through regular screening can prevent the disease from progressing. Now is the perfect time to
#GetScreened
.
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Kenyans have taken a critical step in preventing cervical cancer.
The Ministry of Health is providing every girl in Kenya with Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination when she reaches the age of 10.
More than 800,000 girls will be vaccinated every year.
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Let's empower women to choose effective preventative measures against HPV and
#CervicalCancer
. The elimination of cervical cancer is within reach if vaccination and screening are available to all women, no matter where they live.
#DestigmatizeHPV
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The KEYNOTE-826 trial found pembrolizumab (Keytruda) plus chemotherapy with or without bevacizumab (Avastin) resulted in a meaningful improvement in overall survival in patients with recurrent or metastatic
#CervicalCancer
.
Learn more:
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Did you know that about 600,000 women battle
#CervicalCancer
each year? Although it is the fourth most common cancer among women, it more likely to be treatable if detected early. Be sure to
#GetScreened
and stay informed about cervical cancer.
#CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth
.
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September is
#GynecologicCancerAwareness
Month! Spread the word and join us at the
#IGCSAdvocacySummit
Sept. 28 in New York. Learn more:
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IGCS Board of Directors together in Seoul 🫰🇰🇷
#IGCS2023
@MaryCEiken
@keiichifujiwara
@leitaomd
@DavidAtallah
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Congratulations to our
#IGCS2023
Award for Outstanding Achievement in Gyn Onc Surgery, Dr. Christina Fotopoulou!
Her work exemplifies the potential for progress when surgical and scientific expertise converge in the pursuit of better care for patients.
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No woman should die from
#cervicalcancer
because we have the technical, medical and policy tools and approaches to eliminate it. Yet,
#cervicalcancer
remains one of the gravest threats to women’s lives worldwide, especially in low-and-middle income countries.
@WHO
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We are so proud to announce that the latest
#ImpactFactor
for the International Journal of Gynecological Cancer is 4.661, a 36% increase over 2020. Congratulations to Editor-in-Chief,
@pedroramirezMD
& the entire IJGC team!
@IJGConline
@IJGCfellows
@agz_eriksson
@ESGO_society
👏
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January is
#CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth
If you'd like to join us in spreading awareness, you can utilize our social media toolkit with images and facts driving awareness about cervical cancer and dispelling common myths about HPV and the vaccine.
➡️
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Please join us in wishing IGCS CEO,
@MaryCEiken
a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Have a fantastic day, Mary! 🎉 🥳
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Did you know that about 600,000 women battle
#CervicalCancer
each year? Although it is the fourth most common cancer among women, it more likely to be treatable if detected early. Be sure to
#GetScreened
and stay informed about cervical cancer.
#CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth
.
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More than 80% of
#UterineCancer
cases are estrogen related. Did you know obesity can increase estrogen levels? If you have risk factors and experience symptoms such as pain in the pelvic region and abnormal vaginal bleeding, talk to your doctor.
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Thank you to all 257 participants from 59 countries who joined our live Early Career Workshop today! The program was informative & interactive as over 60 questions from attendees were answered from faculty & speakers. Unable to attend? Slides & recording will be available soon!
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IGCS is so grateful to Dr. Pedro Ramirez and the entire team at IJGC for elevating our journal and publishing such excellent content, high-quality research, opinion pieces, and case studies. 👏 Thank you for everything you do!
@IJGConline
@IJGCfellows
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Vaccinating girls aged 9–14 could prevent 30–40% of cervical cancer deaths between 2015 and 2030. HPV vaccines work best if delivered prior to exposure to the virus. The World Health Organization recommends vaccinating girls aged 9–14, when most have not started sexual activity.
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Join authors of this month's
@IJGConline
lead article, Drs.
@GreggNelsonERAS
and
@Bhandoria
, and Drs.
@agz_eriksson
and
@pedroramirezMD
next Thursday, October 15 @ 1pm UTC / 8am CT for
#IJGCclub
. Engage in discussion of the article’s findings by reading⤵️
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We are extremely proud to hear the IJGC impact factor continues to rise! Congratulations to Dr. Pedro Ramirez and the entire IJGC team. Make the International Journal of Gynecological Cancer YOUR journal - submit your research to IJGC!
@IJGConline
@IJGCfellows
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Congratulations to the 5 young
#gynoncs
selected to serve as Editorial Fellows for
@IJGConline
later this year! The fellows are IGCS Members and part of IGCS Early Career Research & Publications Network.
@IJGCfellows
Read about the fellowship & fellows ➡️
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Congratulations to Dr. Geetu
@Bhandoria
on being selected for an Editorial Fellowship with
@IJGConline
! He'll be working w/ the other
@IJGCfellows
& Editor in Chief
@pedroramirezMD
for 4 months to gain experience in peer review processing, proposal/manuscript development & more.
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#CervicalCancer
is the most common HPV-related cancer and an estimated 80% of people will get an HPV infection in their lifetime. While HPV is common, stigmatization often prevents patients with HPV-associated cancers from achieving the best possible outcome for their diseases.
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Congratulations to our
#IGCS2021
Award for Community Advancement in Resource-Limited Settings recipients
@AsimaMukhopadh1
&
@RParejaGineOnco
!
Learn more about the recipients and the award➡️
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IGCS-IGCANetwork is uniting and connecting patient support groups worldwide to amplify key messages for
#UterineCancer
Awareness Month. Together, we are speaking up about women’s health and global health inequities. Join us in the Network!
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Uterine Cancer Awareness Month aims to educate people across the globe about the risks of
#UterineCancer
(e.g., obesity, diabetes, hypertension, genetics) and signs and symptoms. How are you spreading awareness this month?
Learn more:
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Congratulations to
@AnaTatianaPala1
,
@Bhandoria
, and
@LucreciaMojica
on winning the
#IGCS2022
social media contest!
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According to the NCI,
#UterineCancer
has consistently ranked at the bottom of research funding across different cancer types. Research helps better understand the disease, aid in early detection, improve treatment, and reduce disparities in care. Make
#UterineCancer
a priority.
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Master Session: Ovarian Cancer
Robert Coleman, Nicoletta Colombo & Douglas Levine will chair the Master Session on Ovarian Cancer. With panel discussion, case presentations, video, debate and audience polling. Friday, September 11 from 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm UTC.
#IGCS2020
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Did you know most women with
#CervicalCancer
experience a long asymptomatic period? Early detection through regular screening can prevent the disease from progressing. Screening includes the PAP test and HPV DNA test. Don’t delay, now is the perfect time to
#GetScreened
!
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Know these Key Facts about
#HPV
. Destigmatize this extremely common virus. The HPV vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect against infection that can lead to cervical cancer.
#CervicalCancer
#CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth
#DestigmatizeHPV
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IGCS alongside
@IGCANetwork
with support from patient advocacy orgs around the world have decided that it’s time for a global effort to raise awareness of
#UterineCancer
.
Together, we are declaring the month of June as Uterine Cancer Awareness Month.
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Welcome to the 2023 IGCS Annual Global Meeting! The Opening Ceremony starts in 15 minutes. Head to the Auditorium now!
#IGCS2023
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Thank you, Dr. Salani, for your dedication and commitment to IGCS Education.
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Today the IGCS Board of Directors is meeting to discuss society business and strategy before the
#IGCS2023
program begins Nov5.
@MaryCEiken
and
@keiichifujiwara
send greetings from
#Seoul
🇰🇷
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Take your education, research projects, and professional development to the next level with IGCS membership and the Early Career Research and Publications Network. Join our network of
#gyncancer
experts and collaborate with new friends and colleagues.
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Congratulations to the first 3 Gynecologic Oncologists formally trained in the country of Mozambique! 🎓👏👏👏
#IGCSGlobalCurriclum
#gyncsm
#globalhealth
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#CervicalCancer
is one of the most preventable and treatable forms of cancer, but often produces no symptoms in its early stages. Prevention and early detection are key! Successful treatment is more likely if detected early.
#HPVVaccine
#GetScreened
#CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth
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Raising awareness of ovarian cancer and its symptoms with women – and clinicians – is essential if we are to reduce delays in diagnosis.
#OvarianCancer
#WorldOvarianCancerDay
#NoWomanLeftBehind
#WOCD2023
@ovariancancerco
@OvarianCancerDY
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Kathleen Schmeler and Tom Randall, on behalf of IGCS, are attending the Biden Moonshot Meeting focusing on cervical cancer today! Thank you to the White House for the invitation and for raising awareness of cervical cancer globally!
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Announcing 2023 IGCS Award Recipients! Their exemplary work, achievements, and passion for advancing gyn cancer care deserves global recognition and praise.
Please join us in celebrating their success and contributions to our specialty!
Learn more:
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Here come the Program Chairs for
#IGCS2024
in DUBLIN, Dr. Sudha Sundar and Dr. Mansoor Mirza! Never too early to start planning. 🇮🇪
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#IGCS2023
Presidential Plenary - Relieving Serious Health Related Suffering for Women with Gynecologic Cancers. President
@keiichifujiwara
pictured with Keynote Speaker, Dr. Stephen Connor
@whpca
and Panelists, Raimundo Correa, Noriko Fujiwara, Anisa Mburu, and Michael Pearl.
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When cancer starts in the uterus, it is called
#UterineCancer
(or womb cancer). The most common type occurs when abnormal cells grow in the endometrium (endometrial cancer). A much rarer type is uterine sarcoma, which forms in the muscles and supporting tissues of the uterus.
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International HPV Awareness Day is a key initiative of the IPVS. Let’s join them to increase public awareness of the virus, improve understanding of HPV and the importance of prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment of papillomavirus-related diseases.
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SAVE THE DATE - IGCS Surgical Film Festivals are back!
Topic: Radical Hysterectomy
When: March 10th
Register here:
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Black women have a 64% five-year relative survival rate compared to White women at 84% and are more likely to be diagnosed with more aggressive endometrial cancers with lower survival rates. Speak up. Break the stigma. Be an advocate for yourself and others.
#UterineCancer
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#UterineCancer
is the most common
#gyncancer
in high and middle-income countries. The incidence and death rates are rising, even more so among Black, Hispanic, and Asian women. Rates are highest in North America and Europe.
Learn more:
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READ: Meta-Analysis Affirms Survival Benefit of Second Surgery in Ovarian Cancer
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Congrats to IGCS President, Robert Coleman, on being selected to the 2020 class of Giants of Cancer Care!
@rcoledude
is recognized for his success w/in global field of
#onc
(
#gyn
malignancies).
@OncLive
virtual awards ceremony: Nov 5 @ 7:30pm EST!Register:
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Thank you
@KSGO_org
President, Dr. Jae-Weon Kim and our program chairs Dr. Suk-Joon Chang and Christina Fotopoulou for a great meeting in Seoul! 🫰🇰🇷🙌
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Today is
#HPVAwarenessDay
! Ask your doctor about HPV and vaccination to protect against HPV and related cancers.
#OneLessWorry
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Human Papillomavirus Vaccines are Safe and Effective in Preventing HPV Infections, Precancerous Lesions and Invasive Cancers
#CervicalCancer
#CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth
#CCAM
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Join IGCS and Chair,
@GynCancerMD
this June for
#UterineCancer
Awareness Month! Download campaign materials and support our worldwide initiative!
#UCAM
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🌟Wishing everyone a Happy New Year filled with success and prosperity! 🎉 As we step into 2024, IGCS is thrilled to share that we have some major plans for the New Year. ✨ Thank you for being a part of our journey – here's to a year of growth, excellence, and shared success! 🥂
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Thank you for joining us today for the Latin America Webinar Series: Interactive Updates on Selected Topics in Gynecology Oncology.
Thank you to our amazing presenters for sharing their work and thank you to the co-chairs for making this webinar possible.
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THANK YOU to our amazing presenters who shared their work today at the Latin America Webinar Series: Interactive Updates on Selected Topics in Gynecology Oncology.
Join us next Saturday, May 21, for our final webinar in this series of three!
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The bittersweet moment is here!
#IGCS2019
is over! We would like to thank everybody who was involved in the organization of the meeting and everybody who joined is Rio! We wouldn’t have been able to do it without you! See you next time.
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Join us on Wednesday, December 16
@6pm
CST for our
#SurgicalFilmFestival
on Surgery for Fertility Preservation. This film session will demonstrate novel techniques for preserving fertility in patients with gynecologic and pelvic cancers.
#gyncan
Register:
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March 4th is
#HPVAwarenessDay
.
Nearly all men and women will encounter HPV infection in their life. In some, the infection can lead to cancer. Societal stigmatization can prevent patients with HPV-associated cancers from achieving the best possible outcome for their diseases.
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The first-ever Uterine Cancer Awareness Month begins this June! Join
@IGCANetwork
and more than 25 patient advocacy organizations to raise awareness about
#UterineCancer
and promote further research funding, education, and access to care.
Learn more:
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Know the factors known to increase the risk of
#OvarianCancer
.
#WorldOvarianCancerDay
is May 8.
#NoWomanLeftBehind
#WOCD2022
@ovariancancerco
@OvarianCancerDY
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The results are in - please join us in congratulating our newly elected Council Members taking office Oct.1 at the close of the
#IGCS2022
Annual Global Meeting. We are grateful for the many talented and dedicated members willing to volunteer their time and serve our society.
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Up 20% of ovarian cancer and 5% of endometrial cancer cases are caused by inherited 🧬 gene mutations. Did you know that? 🤔 Talk to your doctor, ask for information about gynae cancers and
#GOforTesting
if recommended.
#GOforPrevention
#WorldGODay
@ESGO_society
@EngageEsgo
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Today is
#WOCD2021
! We are asking you to help change the future of
#ovariancancer
by being
#PowerfulTogether
. Join
@MaryEiken
&
@ovariancancerco
in spreading awareness and taking action so everyone can see the bigger picture. Together we CAN make a difference!
@OvarianCancerDY
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IGCS has joined a consortium with several specialized organizations to formalize & strengthen radiotherapy education & training for gynecologic
#RadiationOncology
specialists in LMICs. Read more:
@aapmHQ
@AmericanBrachy
@ASTRO_org
@ESTRO_RT
#brachytherapy
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The countdown is on! We are FIVE days away from the IGCS 2022 Annual Global Meeting!
We can't wait to welcome you to NYC!
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Very exciting news! We look forward to joining the formal launch of the
@WHO
Global Strategy for
#CervicalCancer
Elimination!
SAVE THE DATE:
✨
Official Launch of the Global Strategy for
#CervicalCancer
Elimination!
✨
November 17, 2020
14:30-16:00 Geneva
8:30-10:00 NYC
15:30-17:00 Cairo
19:00-20:30 Delhi
Join
@WHO
, advocates & partners for a day of action.
Details posted here:
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Ovarian Cancer Surgery
Christina Fotopoulou & Reitan Ribeiro chair a discussion on developments that have allowed the application of surgery for diagnosis, staging, & treatment of early ovarian cancer, with accompanying surgical film.
Sat Sept 12 at 11:00 am UTC
#IGCS2020
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#IGCS2022
Master Session Highlight: Uterine Cancer
We are thrilled to be working with this group of multidisciplinary international experts to plan the Uterine Cancer Master Session and bring the most up to date information to the IGCS delegates.
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IGCS is proud to introduce our 2023 Annual Global Meeting Scientific Program Committee led by, Suk-Joon Chang, and Christina Fotopoulou.
Planning is underway and we would like to thank the Program Committee for their dedication to
#IGCS2023
.
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She was also the recipient of the Outstanding Achievement in Gynecologic Oncology Surgery Award at
#IGCS2023
! 💪
Ovarian cancer affects approximately 1 in 55-75 women.
Professor Christina Fotopoulou is a gynaecological oncology surgeon
@ImperialNHS
and a global leader in the field of
#OvarianCancer
.
Discover how she is helping to fight the disease via research ➡️
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It's International Women's Day! We need to
#BreakTheBias
so women everywhere can live life to the fullest. IGCS Members support and care for women every day and our society strives for gender balance within our leadership, committees and speaker panels.
#EmpoweringWomen
#IWD2022
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Exclusive educational offering available for free through July 15. IGCS 2022 Master Session:
#UterineCancer
- Management of Endometrial Cancer in The Molecular Era
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Let's empower women to choose effective preventative measures against HPV and
#CervicalCancer
. The elimination of cervical cancer is within reach if vaccination and screening are available to all women, no matter where they live.
#DestigmatizeHPV
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#IGCSGlobalCurriculum
expands to Haiti🇭🇹 Rwanda 🇷🇼 Nigeria🇳🇬 and Malawi🇲🇼 as we mark the 2-year anniversary when
@WHO
adopted the global strategy to eliminate
#CervicalCancer
.
#TealTalk
Volunteer and learn more:
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We are in Phoenix with our journal,
@IJGConline
at the
#SGOMtg
#BuildingBridges
. Stop by booth 721 to say hello and see what we are up to!
@MaryCEiken
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We honor Dr. C. Paul Morrow, IGCS' first President and influential leader and educator in gynecologic cancer care. His foundational work and legacy lives on and he will be greatly missed. Read our tribute and thoughts from John Curtin & Robert Coleman:
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We've hit a major milestone topping 4,000 members from over 122 countries this week! Thank you 🫵 for making IGCS the largest, most diverse society dedicated to advancing gynecologic cancer care worldwide.
🔗
#appreciationpost
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Congratulations to Dr. Florencia Noll on being one of the five young
#gynoncs
selected for an Editorial Fellowship w/
@IJGConline
! This will be an incredible opportunity for
@FlorenciaNoll
& the other fellows' professional development.
Fellowship details:
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Have you read
@WHO
's guideline for screening and treatment of cervical pre-cancer lesions for
#cervicalcancer
prevention?
This guideline is designed to help countries make faster progress, more equitably, on the screening & treatment of
#cervicalcancer
⬇️
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Congratulations to
@NavyaNairMD
on being one of 5 young
#gynoncs
selected for an Editorial Fellowship with
@IJGConline
! This is a great opportunity for her professional development as she'll also work with Editor in Chief
@pedroramirezMD
for 4 months.
🔗:
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Know these Key Facts about
#HPV
. Destigmatize this extremely common virus. The HPV vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect against infection that can lead to cervical cancer.
#CervicalCancer
#CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth
#DestigmatizeHPV
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