International Gyn Cancer Advocacy Network

The future of cancer care starts with the exchange of knowledge. Members of the IGCS Scientific Program Committee gathered in Chicago to review and allocate scientific abstracts for the upcoming IGCS Annual Global Meeting—and took a moment to join the #Jump4June challenge. Every abstract selected represents new research, new ideas, and new opportunities to improve care for women affected by gynecologic cancers around the world. Today, we're jumping for uterine cancer awareness. Every day, we're working to advance the science that advances care. June is Uterine Cancer Awareness Month. Now in its fourth year, this global campaign was initiated by IGCS and IGCANetwork and is sustained by the people working every day to improve women's cancer care—clinicians, researchers, advocates, survivors, and supporters worldwide. Join the movement. #Jump4June #UCAM igcs.org/ucam Early registration rates for the IGCS Annual Global Meeting are in effect through June 30. This UCAM, make your plans to join us in Montreal! igcsmeeting.com #IGCS2026 #IGCSMontreal

We're one week into Uterine Cancer Awareness Month—and we're just getting started. This year is about sustainability. About community. If you care about women's health, join us in raising awareness for uterine cancer and all gynecologic cancers, worldwide. At our recent #UCAM event in Chicago, survivors, advocates, clinicians, researchers, and supporters came together to raise awareness and drive change. We are seeing the same community building happening around the world. Keep it up, lets all do this month together! 🗣️ Dr. Brian Slomovitz, Gynecologic Cancer Specialist, UCAM Co-Chair 🗣️Corby Arthur, Uterine Cancer Survivor/Patient and Founder of Endometrial Cancer Research Foundation 🗣️Naomi Aziz, Uterine Cancer Survivor/Patient/Advocate (ECRFPeach) 🗣️Mary Eiken, CEO International Gynecologic Cancer Society Learn the signs. Share the message. Jump into action with #Jump4June. #UCAM #Jump4June #IGCAN #EndometrialCancer #WombCancer #OvarianCancer #CervicalCancer #VaginalCancer #VulvarCancer #GynCancer #WomensHealth

Too many women are diagnosed with uterine cancer at a late stage. Awareness of the warning signs can help lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment. Unexpected bleeding — especially after menopause — should never be ignored. If something feels abnormal, speak with your healthcare provider and ask about further evaluation. This Uterine Cancer Awareness Month, help spread awareness about the importance of recognizing symptoms and seeking care early. 💜 Join us in spreading the message about Uterine Cancer- repost this or develop your own awareness campaign with our accessible online toolkit - visit igcs.org/ucam #UCAM #UterineCancerAwarenessMonth #GynCancer #Awareness #UterineCancer #WombCancer #KnowYourRisk #EndometrialCancer #Postmenopause #Menopause #WomensHealth #Jump4June

This is what it looks like when patients, survivors, advocates, clinicians, researchers, industry partners, and supporters come together for a common cause. In recognition of Uterine Cancer Awareness Month, we're proud to share moments from our recent campaign event in Chicago. More than a challenge, this campaign is about connection—bringing people together to raise awareness, share experiences, and support one another while working toward a future where more women recognize the signs of uterine cancer and get the care they need. The conversations, friendships, and collaborations formed through this movement are what keep it growing year after year. Thank you to everyone who jumped with us in Chicago and around the world. If you haven't joined yet, consider this your challenge: post your jump, tag your friends, and help keep the momentum going. And if you're already thinking ahead, we hope you'll join us next year. We already have plans to bring in the IGCS Board of Directors and Program Committee! Together, we're jumping for awareness. We're jumping for advocacy. We're jumping for progress. #Jump4June #UterineCancerAwarenessMonth #UCAM #IGCS

Uterine cancer is not one single disease. There are different subtypes of uterine cancer, each with unique behaviors, risk factors, and treatment approaches. Advances in molecular profiling and precision medicine are helping clinicians tailor care more effectively for each patient. As innovation continues to shape the future of treatment, equitable access to testing, therapies, and specialized care remains essential worldwide. This Uterine Cancer Awareness Month, help advocate for better outcomes and access for all women. 💜 Join us in spreading the message about Uterine Cancer- repost this or download this graphic and more from our accessible online toolkit - visit igcs.org/ucam #UCAM #UterineCancerAwarenessMonth #GynCancer #Awareness #UterineCancer #WombCancer #KnowYourRisk #EndometrialCancer #Postmenopause #Menopause #WomensHealth #Jump4June #Research #PrecisionMedicine

Corby Arthur doesn't define herself by cancer. She's a mother, grandmother, friend, advocate, swimmer (and synchronized swimmer!) and founder of the Endometrial Cancer Research Foundation—and she's helping drive change through research, education, and advocacy. Her message is clear: "Knowledge is power." This Uterine Cancer Awareness Month, let's make sure more women know the signs and symptoms of endometrial cancer, understand their options, and have access to the information they need to advocate for their health. #UCAM #UterineCancerAwarenessMonth #PatientAdvocacy

Every conversation, every post, every share, and every act of advocacy helps bring greater visibility to uterine cancer and the people affected by it. This Uterine Cancer Awareness Month, let's keep the momentum going! Keep raising awareness. Keep educating. Keep advocating. KEEP. THIS. UP. 🌎 #Jump4June #UCAM Learn more at igcs.org/ucam and access our online toolkit!

"Every woman in the world needs to know the symptoms of endometrial cancer." For Dr. Dilyara Kaidarova, awareness and access go hand in hand. As a gynecologic oncologist in Kazakhstan, she has dedicated her career to caring for women affected by gynecologic cancers and advocating for better access to diagnosis, treatment, and precision medicine. She wants everyone to know: one of the most common signs of endometrial (uterine) cancer is abnormal bleeding—including bleeding after menopause, bleeding between periods, or periods that are heavier or longer than usual. It can happen to younger women too. Other symptoms may include pelvic pain or pressure, unusual discharge, and unexplained weight loss. If this is happening to you, visit your gynecologist and ask for tests to rule out cancer. This Uterine Cancer Awareness Month, her message is clear: every woman deserves the opportunity to recognize the signs, seek care early, and benefit from advances in cancer treatment—no matter where she lives. Dr. Kaidarova and IGCS members around the world have made this their mission, not just in June but every day. #UCAM #UterineCancerAwarenessMonth #EndometrialCancer #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #Jump4June

Brazil is jumping for gyn cancer awareness and this is your sign to join the #Jump4June Challenge! Here is Dr. Angeles Nogueira-Rodrigues, IGCS UCAM Co-Chair (recently announced as IGCS' Vice President-Elect), and the esteemed members of EVA – the Brazilian Gynecologic Oncology Group. This footage was filmed at a tradeshow where IGCS had a booth. When Dr. Rodrigues said she'd bring friends to participate in the challenge, she meant it! THIS is what a united community looks like. As strategic alliance partners, IGCS and EVA share a commitment to advancing gynecologic cancer care through education, research, advocacy, and collaboration. Together, we're helping raise awareness of uterine cancer while working toward better outcomes for women across Brazil and Latin America. These clinician-researchers are making an impact every day—in their hospitals, their communities, and across the region. Today, they're lending their voices to a growing global movement for uterine cancer awareness. Join them! #Jump4June #UCAM

The future of gynecologic oncology is jumping into action. Members of the IGCS Early Career Network are joining the #Jump4June challenge to raise awareness of uterine cancer and inspire the next generation of leaders in women's cancer care. Their jump is a signal to early career gynecologic cancer specialists around the world: your voice matters, your advocacy matters, and your leadership matters. Who's next? We challenge our fellow Early Career Network members to take the leap and join us. Learn more at igcs.org/jump4june June is Uterine Cancer Awareness Month - globally. Help spread the word. Jump with us! #Jump4June #UCAM

Clinicians are trusted voices in their communities — but many don’t see themselves as advocates. In a new IGCS podcast episode, Julie Torode, PhD speaks with Dr. Khadija Warfa about why clinicians must help shape national cervical cancer elimination efforts across Africa, the barriers they face, and how to get started. 🎧 Listen now at igcs.org/podcast A conversation focused on Africa's challenges is relevant to clinicians worldwide. Their discussion references a practical 10-step guide to advocacy for clinicians — designed to help healthcare professionals feel more confident engaging with policymakers, institutions, and their communities. 📄Download the clinician advocacy guide at igcs.org/access #CervicalCancerElimination #GlobalHealth #CancerAdvocacy #CervicalCancer #HPV #GynecologicOncology

The #Jump4June challenge is back for #UCAM— and the IGCS team is officially warmed up. When June starts, its YOUR turn! Please read the 2026 #Jump4June Challenge instructions and helpful tips at igcs.org/jump4june Four years ago, IGCS and IGCAN united with dozens of advocacy organizations to declare June as international Uterine Cancer Awareness Month. Last year, the #Jump4June Challenge was a big part of the global campaign with 43 countries participating - help us top it this year. Join us this June - jump up to raise awareness for uterine cancer, challenge stigma around gynecologic health, and encourage conversations that could help save lives. Jump wherever you are. Jump your own way. Just help us get people talking. The Challenge runs all month long, so feel free to jump more than once and make sure to challenge your friends to keep it going. Visit igcs.org/ucam to learn how to participate, download campaign resources, and find tips for creating your own #Jump4June post.

The link between obesity, estrogen & uterine cancer Obesity is one of the strongest risk factors—but stigma often keeps people from getting the support they need. 🔹 Fat cells produce estrogen. More body fat = more estrogen = higher risk. 🔹 This isn’t about blame. Health is shaped by many factors—not just personal choice. ✨ The solution? Support, not shame. Let’s create space for informed, sustainable health choices. The #Jump4June Challenge is one way you can encourage loved ones to make healthy lifestyle choices, like maintaining a healthy weight, staying physically active, and understanding how obesity can increase the risk of uterine cancer. 💬 How can you support someone in making healthier choices? #UCAM #UterineCancerAwarenessMonth #BreakTheSilence #WomensHealth #Jump4June

Uterine cancer is one of the few cancers where both incidence and mortality rates are increasing. Yet many people have never even heard of it. When cancer starts in the uterus (womb), 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. Learn more: igcs.org/ucam/ #Jump4June #UCAM