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EFC: Reflecting Our Broader Mission

You may have noticed that EFC has recently changed its name. We are committed to advancing women’s health across Europe by promoting excellence in colposcopy and related disciplines. Recently, we made the important decision to change our name from the “European Federation for Colposcopy and Pathology of the Lower Genital Tract” to the “European Federation of Colposcopy and Cervical Cancer Prevention.”

This change reflects our evolving mission and the broader scope of our work in HPV related precancer and cancer. Here’s why we made this change and what it means for the future:

Emphasizing Cervical Cancer Prevention

Cervical cancer prevention has always been a cornerstone of our efforts. By including it prominently in our name, we highlight the critical role colposcopy plays in the early detection and prevention of cervical cancer. This ensures our focus remains on saving lives through early intervention, quality assurance and clinical standards, training and education. This clarity helps us connect with a wider audience, including patients, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the general public.

Aligning With Global Health Priorities

As global efforts to eliminate cervical cancer intensify, our new name aligns us with these priorities. It underscores our commitment to contributing to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) call for the global eradication of cervical cancer through vaccination, screening, and treatment by 2030.

Reinforcing Collaboration and Advocacy

The updated name reinforces our dedication to collaboration and advocacy. It reflects our role as a leader in uniting healthcare professionals across Europe to share knowledge, set standards, and drive innovation in cervical cancer prevention and care.

We believe this change better represents who we are and the impact we strive to make. As we move forward, we remain EFC and continue to raise awareness, advancing research, and improving outcomes for women across Europe.

Thank you for being part of our journey as we continue to make strides in cervical cancer prevention and women’s health.

Survey on Anal/peri-anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia (AIN) in Europe

Dear Doctor,

We are writing to you as a colposcopist/gynaecologist/gynaecological oncologist currently providing a care for lower genital organs neoplasia in an European country. Routine screening of women with the provision of treatment for cervical precancer helps in the prevention of cervical cancer. However, this is not the case for the prevention of other anogenital cancers in women and men caused by the high-risk HPV infection.

Referral for examination of extra-cervical anogenital sites or screening for all anogenital neoplasia is not universally recommended, upon detection of neoplasia on one site. There are very few national centers in Europe that provide excellent care and act as referral centers in their countries for HPV-related anogenital neoplasia in its full spectrum. Anogenital HPV-related neoplasia care is supplied by several different specialists in the absence of national or regional guidelines for some precancers and this care is variable between countries. As a result, the European Society for Gynecologic Oncology (ESGO) and European Federation for Colposcopy (EFC) have decided to conduct a survey on anal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN) in Europe. The aim of the survey is to:

evaluate knowledge, attitudes, and current practice on managing anal intraepithelial neoplasia across European countries
identify any future needs

We are interested in your own experiences and practice. High rates of response across Europe will help us understand the current provision of healthcare services, gaps in the provision of care, and future needs in order to design optimal healthcare for women with AIN. We appreciate you taking the time to complete this survey and providing your feedback to help us support colleagues in managing these difficult conditions here

EFC Events

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ESGO 2025 Congress

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Announcements to the EFC Community

URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT: SPAM EMAILS appearing to be sent from EFC President (22-09-2022)

Dear Colposcopists and EFC members,

We have received reports of some scam emails, asking for money, appearing to come from Prof Maggie Cruickshank, EFC President.

The emails have been sent from fake addresses; an example of the latest fake address is presidentelectedcommitttee@gmail.com

Please be aware that such emails are in circulation and that we will never ask any money transfers in “urgent situations” or similar. Please DO NOT REPLY to those and report the user.

Since this is not the first time it has occurred with an EFC President, we urge you to always verify the address when you receive an e-mail from Prof. Maggie Cruickshank’s, or any other Board member, and not to respond to those who are not from her.

If you are in any doubt about whether an email is genuine, even after checking the email address of the sender, please contact us at efcsecretariat@thetriumph.com in a separate email or call us.

Thank you for your attention!

Green corridor – Letter from the Ukrainian Association of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (3/03/2022)

Dear friends!

War has been going on in Ukraine for the eighth day.

Many civilians are in an extremely difficult situation. Residential buildings, heating mains and power lines were damaged. There are a lot of people without light, heat and often without a roof over their heads. Many children, women, sick and elderly people need evacuation. Many wounded across the country need professional medical care that they cannot get locally. There are problems with medicines that cannot be delivered under constant shelling in some cities. Our government turned to the Red Cross with a request to contribute to the creation of a Green Humanitarian Corridor in particularly affected regions of Ukraine.

I ask you to contribute to the quickest response of international organizations to the request of our country regarding the green corridor.

I think, the professional medical community around the world is respected and trusted. That is why me and my colleagues really believe that the voice of doctors and Yours in particular will be heard.

We strongly believe in our victory and I really want to save as many lives as possible.

Yours sincerely,

Dr. Nataliya Volodko

Head and Professor of department Oncology and Radiology

Danylo Halytsky Lviv National medical university,

President of UACCP,

Lviv, Ukraine

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