IGCS Podcast

Dr. Aditi Bhatt (India) discusses non-surgical strategies for managing malignant bowel obstruction, highlighting symptom control, medication use, and the importance of tailoring care based on the site and cause of obstruction.
This podcast series explores the complexities of malignant bowel obstruction (MBO) in gynecologic cancer patients, offering expert insights into diagnosis, decision-making, ethics, surgical and non-surgical management strategies, and future directions in care. Each episode is hosted the IGCS Education Palliative Care workgroup co-chairs, Dr. Peter Grant (Australia) and Dr. Anisa Mburu (Kenya) and features an expert, guest speaker sharing their knowledge on MBO.

Dr. Eduardo Burera (USA) explores the ethical and emotional complexities of MBO care, highlighting shared decision-making, difficult conversations, and the role of the multidisciplinary palliative care team.
This podcast series explores the complexities of malignant bowel obstruction (MBO) in gynecologic cancer patients, offering expert insights into diagnosis, decision-making, ethics, surgical and non-surgical management strategies, and future directions in care. Each episode is hosted the IGCS Education Palliative Care workgroup co-chairs, Dr. Peter Grant (Australia) and Dr. Anisa Mburu (Kenya) and features an expert, guest speaker sharing their knowledge on MBO.

Dr. Stephanie Lheureux (Canada) introduces MBO in gynecologic cancers, discussing a through a case presentation and diagnostic challenges, with an emphasis on ovarian cancer and quality of life.
This podcast series explores the complexities of malignant bowel obstruction (MBO) in gynecologic cancer patients, offering expert insights into diagnosis, decision-making, ethics, surgical and non-surgical management strategies, and future directions in care. Each episode is hosted the IGCS Education Palliative Care workgroup co-chairs, Dr. Peter Grant (Australia) and Dr. Anisa Mburu (Kenya) and features an expert, guest speaker sharing their knowledge on MBO.

IGCS Education360 Radiation Oncology Workgroup, chaired by Dr. Pearly Khaw, interview with IGCS radiation oncologist board member Dr. David Gaffney. Through his  years of leadership and clinical experience, Dr. Gaffney shares his insights on integrating radiation oncology into the broader cancer care team to reflections on mentorship, research, and global equity in gynecologic oncology. 

IGCS nursing workgroup bimonthly tumor board and discussed nursing care options for a vulvar cancer patient with HIV experiencing incomplete treatment and gaps in follow-up.  
Case presentation by Biemba Maliti (Zambia)Moderated by Anne Mellon, RN (Australia), Chrissy Donovan, RN, NP (USA), and Sarah Belton, RN (Ireland)Join future IGCS nursing tumor boards by registering through iECHO.  If have a case you would like to present for discussion, please contact education@igcs.org.  

IGCS nursing workgroup held their first tumor board and discussed nursing care options for a cervical cancer patient experiencing immunotherapy toxicities. 
Case presentation by Sarah Belton, RN (Ireland)Moderated by Anne Mellon, RN (Australia) and Chrissy Donovan, RN (USA)Interested in joining future IGCS nursing tumor boards, or have a case you would like to present for discussion, please contact education@igcs.org.  

Listen to a new Journal Club with PI Dr. Brian Slomovitz and moderator Dr. Leslie Randall as they discuss details on the New England Journal of Medicine published article Tisotumab Vedotin as Second- or Third-Line Therapy for Recurrent Cervical Cancer.
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Presented byBrian SlomovitzDirector of Gynecologic Oncology Co-Chair, Cancer Research CommitteeMount Sinani Medical CenterUSA
Moderated byLeslie RandallDirector of Gynecologic Oncology Clinical Research and Gynecologic Cancer Service LineInova Schar Cancer InstituteInova Health System USA
Supported in part by Pfizer | Genmab
 

IGCS Education360 Radiation Oncology Workgroup, chaired by Dr. Pearly Khaw, interview with Professor Carien Creutzberg, recipient of the IGCS 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. She discusses her pioneering work and the significance of international collaboration. Creutzberg reflects on the evolution of research questions in clinical trials, the integration of molecular and immunotherapy advancements, and the importance of multidisciplinary teams in enhancing patient care and treatment outcomes.

Listen to Dr. Robert Coleman (USA) and Dr. Floor Backes (USA) discuss a new trial in progress enrollment information for advanced and recurrent endometrial cancer - Selinexor in Maintenance Therapy After Systemic Therapy for Patients with p53 Wild-Type, Advanced or Recurrent Endometrial Carcinoma: XPORT-042.
Video available at IGCS Education360 Learning Portal - https://edu360.igcs.org/URL/AU_05152024

Let’s Hear from the Gynecologic Oncology Editors of:
• Obstetrics & Gynecology - Jason Wright (USA)
• American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology- Larry Copeland (USA)
• Gynecologic Oncology and Gynecologic Oncology Reports - Susan Modesitt (USA)
• International Journal of Gynecological Cancer - Pedro Ramirez (USA)
Moderator:
Rhonda Farrell (Australia)