ESGO
European Society of Gynaecological Oncology
Founded in 1983, the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO) is a growing not-for profit organisation and forum of more than 3,000 professionals from across Europe and all around the world, dedicated to promoting the highest quality of care for women with gynecological cancers.
ESGO vision
Best treatment and prevention of gynaecological cancers.
ESGO mission
ESGO strives to improve the health and well-being of women with gynaecological cancers through prevention, research, excellence in care and education.
ESGO activities
These goals are accomplished through a variety of activities. ESGO organizes an annual European Gynaecological Oncology Congress, publishes the International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, conducts Training and Certification in Gynaecological Oncology, and provides Traveling Fellowships. ESGO provides the eAcademy portal to share educational content. In addition, the ESGO Prevention Committee provides scientific and educational content on prevention-related topics and works closely with ENGAGe.
ENGAGe
European Network of Gynaecological Cancer Advocacy Networks
ENGAGe is a network of European patient advocacy groups, established in 2012 by ESGO and representing all gynaecological cancers particularly (ovarian, endometrial, cervical, vulvar, vaginal and other rare cancers).
Why is ENGAGe needed?
- There are wide variations in patient care across Europe
- Patients are not adequately informed about gynecological cancer and their management
- Survivorship issues are not adequately addressed and psychosocial support in general is poor
What are ENGAGe's objectives?
- Facilitate the development of national gynaecological cancer patient groups in Europe and to facilitate networking and collaboration between them.
- Disseminate information and share best practices to empower patient groups and improve the quality of care across Europe.
- To increase patient representation in ESGO activities by education on current research and health policy.
- To advocate patient care policies practices and access to appropriate care at both national and European levels.
- To educate patient groups, health professionals, the public and health decision makers.