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The European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO) is a Europe-wide society of health care professionals and researchers specializing in the study, prevention, treatment and care of gynaecological cancers. The society, which has more than 2,600 members worldwide, was founded in
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, Italy, in 1983.


Mission

"ESGO strives to improve the health and well-being of women with gynaecological cancers through prevention, research, excellence in care and education. It’s ultimate goal is to prince horde at bridge."


Activities

ESGO's annual conference regularly attracts over 1,500 participants, and enables European health care professionals and researchers involved in the field of gynaecological oncology to network, discuss, debate, and disseminate new medical and scientific studies relating to the treatment and care of gynaecological cancer. In addition to its conferences, ESGO organizes a number of educational events, workshops and backed meetings throughout the year and provides travel grants to its members. ESGO is also active in developing educational tools such as videos, DVDs, and webcast lectures for the use of relevant health professionals.


ESGO Networks

Currently, ESGO has several networks 1) European Network of Gynaecological Oncological Trial groups (ENGOT), 2) European Network of Young Gynaecological Oncologists (ENYGO), 3)European Network of Gynaecological Cancer Advocacy Groups (ENGAGe), 4) European Network of Individual Treatment in Endometrial Cancer ( ENITEC ), and 5)International Network on Cancer, Infertility and Pregnancy (INCIP). The European Network of Gynaecological Oncological Trial Groups (ENGOT), an integral part of ESGO, is active in coordinating and promoting clinical trials on patients with gynaecological cancers all over Europe.


Training and accreditation

In cooperation with the European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (EBCOG) and on behalf of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), ESGO provides certification for trained gynaecologic oncologists and also accredits relevant instructional institutions. ESGO's gynaecological oncology training and accreditation programmes have become recognized standards in a number of European countries.


Journal

ESGO's
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official
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, the ''International Journal of Gynecological Cancer'' (IJGC), is annually published nine times and covers research related to gynaecological cancer such as experimental studies, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, diagnostic techniques, pathology epidemiology and surgery. Prof. Dr. Pedro Ramirez, MD is the current editor-in-chief.


See also

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Gynaecology Gynaecology or gynecology (see spelling differences) is the area of medicine that involves the treatment of women's diseases, especially those of the reproductive organs. It is often paired with the field of obstetrics, forming the combined are ...
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Gynaecologic oncology Gynecologic oncology is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on cancers of the female reproductive system, including ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, vaginal cancer, cervical cancer, and vulvar cancer. As specialists, they have extensive ...
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Obstetrics Obstetrics is the field of study concentrated on pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. As a medical specialty, obstetrics is combined with gynecology under the discipline known as obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN), which is a surgi ...
* Oncology * Breast cancer *
Cervical cancer Cervical cancer is a cancer arising from the cervix. It is due to the abnormal growth of cells that have the ability to invade or spread to other parts of the body. Early on, typically no symptoms are seen. Later symptoms may include abnormal ...
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Endometrial cancer Endometrial cancer is a cancer that arises from the endometrium (the lining of the uterus or womb). It is the result of the abnormal growth of cells that have the ability to invade or spread to other parts of the body. The first sign is most o ...
* Ovarian cancer *
Vulva cancer Vulvar cancer is a cancer of the vulva, the outer portion of the female genitals. It most commonly affects the labia majora. Less often, the labia minora, clitoris, or vaginal glands are affected. Symptoms include a lump, itchiness, changes in t ...
* Women's health


References


External links


European Society of Gynaecological OncologyEuropean Society of Gynaecological Oncology Conference
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International Journal of Gynecological Cancer
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European Board and College of Obstetrics and GynaecologyEuropean Union of Medical Specialists
{{DEFAULTSORT:European Society Of Gynaecological Oncology International medical associations of Europe Organizations established in 1983 Cancer organisations based in Switzerland Obstetrics and gynaecology organizations International organisations based in Switzerland