Mary Eiken, MS

LIVE SURGERY was back at #IGCS2026! 🎥 Attendees in Montréal watched live, unedited gynecologic cancer procedures broadcast in real time from Jewish General Hospital, Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, and McGill University Health Centre. Operating surgeons narrated their technique as they worked, walking through decision points across open, laparoscopic, and robotic-assisted approaches, while our expert moderators, Dr. Nadeem Abu-Rustum, Dr. Pedro Ramirez, and Dr. Christina Fotopoulou, offered running commentary and fielded questions from the audience. A heartfelt thank you to the surgical teams and hospitals who opened their ORs to the global gynecologic oncology community. This is what learning together looks like. 💜

Still reminiscing about the #IGCS2026 poster rounds! 💜 The energy in the room, the conversations between presenters and delegates, the ideas being shared in every corner... Montréal, you delivered. Thank you to everyone who made these sessions such a success. 🙌

📢 Join IGCS, ISSTD, and ISGyP for this month's GTD ECHO! Dr. John Coulter presents "Setting up a GTD Center" — a session you won't want to miss. 🗓️ September 24, 2026 ⏰ 7:00 AM ET iecho.org/public/program/PRG… #GTDECHO #GynOnc #IGCS

THE BRAZILIAN GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY GROUP EVA - 9th ANNUAL MEETING 🌎👏 💜

⏰ Register by Wednesday, September 9 (11:59 PM EDT) to lock in your current rate! Starting Thursday, prices increase by $100 across all registration levels and types for #IGCS2026. Don't wait — register today and join us in Montréal! 🇨🇦 👉 Link in bio to register

Vulvar cancer is one of the five main types of gynecologic cancer — but it doesn’t receive nearly enough attention. Symptoms can include persistent itching, burning or pain, changes in the color or texture of the skin, a lump or sore, or unexplained bleeding. Too often, changes involving the vulva can be overlooked, normalized, or simply difficult to talk about. Some vulvar cancers are associated with HPV, while others are not — another reason awareness of your own body matters. We need to make it easier to talk openly about vulvar health. Know what is normal for you. Pay attention to changes. And don’t be afraid to ask questions or seek care when something doesn’t feel right. This Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, help bring vulvar cancer into the conversation. Share this post to help raise awareness. #GynecologicCancerAwarenessMonth #VulvarCancer #VulvarCancerAwareness #GynecologicCancer

Ovarian cancer is one of the five main types of gynecologic cancer — and our understanding of how to prevent it is evolving. We now know that many of the most common and aggressive ovarian cancers begin in the fallopian tubes. This discovery has opened new possibilities for prevention. Removing the fallopian tubes may be considered for people at average risk who are already undergoing an unrelated abdominal or pelvic surgery, as well as some people at high genetic risk who want to delay removal of the ovaries and the surgical menopause it causes. Knowing the signs and symptoms still matters. Persistent bloating, feeling full quickly, pelvic or abdominal discomfort, changes in bowel habits, or needing to urinate more frequently should not be ignored. This Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, let’s raise awareness of ovarian cancer — the symptoms to know and the progress being made toward prevention. Share this post to help spread awareness. #GynecologicCancerAwarenessMonth #OvarianCancer #OvarianCancerAwareness #CancerPrevention

Training one specialist can change care for thousands of women. Through the IGCS GO Global Fellowship Program, physicians train in their own health systems with sustained mentorship from colleagues around the world — building the skills, confidence, and leadership to care for patients, strengthen local services, and train the next generation. That is how one investment in a person creates a ripple effect. See what that investment looks like in action. Watch the IGCS' #RewritingCancer film — and help make more training possible through a gift to the World of Hope Fund. And if you are thinking about becoming a mentor, reach out to the IGCS team to learn how! 🎥 Watch the film: igcs.org/go-global-film 💜 Donate: igcs.org/donate

At #IGCS2026, your dining experience can make a meaningful difference. From September 30 – October 3, 2026, participating restaurants are coming together in support of the IGCS World of Hope Fund and the Program for Women's Cancer Research (P.W.R.). Every reservation helps advance gynecologic cancer research and brings hope to women and families around the world. Visit participating restaurants and learn more here: igcsmeeting.com/purpose-in-e…

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