The International Journal of Gynecological Cancer (IJGC), the official journal of ESGO and the International Society of Gynecologic Cancer, is the primary educational publication for topics relevant to the detection, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gynaecologic malignancies.
The IJGC is read by gynaecologists, oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and research scientists with a special interest in gynaecological oncology.
The IJGC emphasises a multidisciplinary approach and includes original research, reviews and video articles.
The journal also hosts the IJGC conversations podcast, a monthly virtual and a YouTube channel.
Editorial Fellowship Programme
The IJGC is offering three 4-month editorial fellowships for those interested in learning about the process of production and publication of an international medical journal. Applications close on 20 October 2026.
12 issues per year
Impact Factor: 5.4
Citescore: 6.6
7th among global obstetrics and gynaecology journals
Important update: 1 October 2026
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ESGO member access
ESGO members can access the IJGC free of charge via the myESGO portal. Members are also automatically subscribed to the IJGC eTocs (Electronic Table of Contents) which provide advance notice of articles ahead of the upcoming issue publication.
Interested in submitting your article?
The IJGC has a rapid and comprehensive review process, with detailed and constructive feedback provided. The time from submission to the first editorial decision takes approximately 7 days, and the final article is usually published within 60 days.
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ESGO members have a 25% discount on the open access fee.
Journal club webinars
Successful bilateral sentinel lymph node mapping rate and empty nodal packet rate in uterine cancers
Sarah Andres and Mario M. Leitao Jr.
Role of AI in Scientific and Editorioal Process
Alexander Melamed, René Pareja, Behrouz Zand, Teresa L. Pan, Niandou Touré
Impact of billateral oophorectomy on survival among patients undergoing radical hysterectomy for cervical adenocarcinoma: a National cancer Database analysis
Gabriel Levin
Efficacy of typical treatments for high-risk human papillomavirus in preventing CIN II+ lesions: a systematic review
René Pareja