Stephen Dobbs

Gynaecological Oncologist in Belfast. Husband and father to 3 young adults,bit part runner and sailor.

[IGCS @IGCSociety]

Celebrating ISGOPPI as a 2025 Dicey Scroggins Distinguished Advocate Award Recipient! @Isgoppi @Shotoole81

The Irish Society of Gynaecological Oncology Public and Patient Involvement group (ISGOPPI) has been recognized for its outstanding work in centering the patient voice in gynecologic cancer care, education, and research. This award is presented by the International Gynecologic Cancer Advocacy Network (IGCAN), the patient advocacy arm of the IGCS.

Co-founded by Dr. Sharon O’Toole and Yvonne O’Meara, ISGOPPI is transforming how ovarian, cervical, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar cancers are understood and addressed in Ireland—and setting a global example.

From launching https://t.co/0lSz2Q5F5h and OvaCare, to training over 100 patient partners in research, ISGOPPI has built a powerful network of survivors, researchers, and clinicians working side-by-side for change.

We celebrate ISGOPPI’s compassionate, collaborative model—and their incredible impact on lives, policies, and research. Their work truly embodies the spirit of Dicey Scroggins.
Read more about their work: https://t.co/IQirjVLd2c

[IGCS @IGCSociety]

New data from England on womb cancer care: The first-ever national audit pilot report on womb (endometrial/uterine) cancer care across the NHS in England has been published. The baseline report gives a national picture of the incidence, mortality and survival following a diagnosis of endometrial cancer, among women in England diagnosed between 2017 and 2019.

Key findings:
👉Womb cancer is on the rise – cases have increased by 41% since 2001.
👉Geography matters – the report found concerning regional variation in the number of new cases and deaths.
👉Survival depends heavily on stage at diagnosis, and this also varied by region and age.
👉Incidence appears to be higher amongst the most deprived groups and there are ethnic differences in prevalence that need further investigation

At IGCS, we believe this is a strong example of how data-driven audits can improve cancer care. We commend this work and hope it will inspire similar efforts globally, especially in low- and middle-resource settings where womb cancer is often underrecognized and underreported.

👏 Congratulations to the UK teams leading this work. The British Gynaecological Cancer Society (BCGS), @eveappeal,
and @peachestrust are jointly funding the project. We’ll be following this closely and encouraging our global community to learn from this model.

Learn more and download the report: https://t.co/37qSPW0RXK

@StephenDobbs4

[Stephen Dobbs @StephenDobbs4]

@BGCS_org @neilajryan @ClaireT1984 @BgcsFellows It’s excellent !!

[Stephen Dobbs @StephenDobbs4]

Induction chemotherapy followed by standard chemoradiotherapy versus standard chemoradiotherapy alone in patients with locally advanced cervical cancer (GCIG INTERLACE): an international, multicentre, randomised phase 3 trial - The Lancet https://t.co/Wv7sppsx9S

[Donal Brennan @donalb5]

We’re all set for #igcs2024 in Dublin. Looking forward to a great few days. Special thanks to @yvonneo_meara and @Shotoole81 for all their hard work with @Isgoppi to ensure patient’s voice is central to the meeting

[BGCS @BGCS_org]

A treat for the weekend!
The next BGCS podcast
https://t.co/mc7nPhMbvB @ProfManchanda @neilajryan @StephenDobbs4 @sundar_sudha @BgcsFellows

[Peaches Womb Cancer Trust @peachestrust]

The British Gynaecological Cancer Society, Peaches Womb Cancer Trust and The Eve Appeal are funding the endometrial cancer audit pilot: mapping endometrial cancer care, surgery and survival across the NHS in England for the first time.
@BGCS_org @theeveappeal #WombCancer

[Stephen Dobbs @StephenDobbs4]

@BGCS_org Great work

[BGCS @BGCS_org]

Not long now for BGCS 2024 in Liverpool! A fantastic programme with great speakers awaits. Looking forward to updating on the hold and learning about the new!!!

Still time to register:

https://t.co/G4SWxbSifb

[BGCS @BGCS_org]

Take a look at the Awards, Grants and Prizes offered by the BGCS. Something for all so take a look 👀.

The next deadline is fast approaching **31st August**. Don’t miss out!

https://t.co/f9Xdo7KDd7

[Stephen Dobbs @StephenDobbs4]

@DanaMadigan @Isgoppi Hope you enjoy the meeting!

[Stephen Dobbs @StephenDobbs4]

@JosTrust So sorry to hear this. Jo’s Trust will be really missed but thank you for every thing you have done to raise awareness and support for women and their families affected by cervical cancer.

[IGCS @IGCSociety]

We are delighted to announce that esteemed British Gynaecological Cancer Society has officially become a part of the IGCS Strategic Alliance Partner Program. This collaboration brings over 650 BGCS members into the IGCS family. 🤝🌎

https://t.co/CqMdvLAc7O

[Stephen Dobbs @StephenDobbs4]

@Adeola0A No relation!!

[Sadie Jones @SadieEFJones]

Perfect CPD activity for a 45 minute walk, jog or commute! @neilajryan @StephenDobbs4

[BGCS @BGCS_org]

The 2nd BGCS podcast is now available. This discussion of the SHAPE trial with Professor Plante is not to be missed 👉 https://t.co/M1JmgI3Xdo @neilajryan @StephenDobbs4 @BgcsFellows @DrJoMorrison1

[Stephen Dobbs @StephenDobbs4]

@BGCS_org @neilajryan @BgcsFellows @DrJoMorrison1 Great podcast and well worth a listen

[Stephen Dobbs @StephenDobbs4]

@easyJet 7am flight from Belfast and no fresh food!! ReallyEasyjet- can you not get food on board from local suppliers?

[Wellbeing of Women @WellbeingofWmen]

London Landmarks Half Marathon? Completed it. ✅✅

HUGE congratulations to all the runners who took on the @LLHalf for Wellbeing of Women on Sunday!

It was great to see so many of you. 💜