Cervical cancer in Eastern Europe: review and proceedings from the Cervical Cancer Research Conference

Cervical cancer is the third most common cancer among women worldwide, with a disproportionately high burden of disease in less-developed regions of the world. The Cervix Cancer Research Network was founded by the Gynecologic Cancer InterGroup with a mission to improve outcomes in cervical cancer by enhancing international access to clinical trials, specifically in under-represented, underdeveloped areas. The Cervix Cancer Research Network held its third international educational symposium in Bucharest in 2018 and is the subject of this report. The purpose of this symposium was to advance the international understanding of cervical cancer treatment patterns, to foster recruitment to Cervix Cancer Research Network clinical trials, and identify key Cervix Cancer Research Network clinical trial concepts to improve cervical cancer care worldwide.

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Cervical cancer is a major concern globally, especially in less-developed regions. The Cervix Cancer Research Network aims to improve outcomes in cervical cancer and held an international symposium in 2018 to advance clinical trial recruitment and enhance cervical cancer care.