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Lacy Hubbard: Honored to Join the RSOG 11th Annual Scientific Conference

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Sep 4, 2025, 11:39

Lacy Hubbard: Honored to Join the RSOG 11th Annual Scientific Conference

Lacy Hubbard, President and CEO of Elekta Foundation, shared a post on LinkedIn:

“Every woman deserves the chance to catch cancer early, receive treatment in time, and OBGYNs make that possible.

Last week in Kigali, I had the honor of joining the RSOG 11th Annual Scientific Conference under the theme ‘Transforming Women’s Health in Rwanda: Promoting Equity and Sustainability.’

I shared Elekta Foundation’s perspective on women’s cancer screening and joined colleagues in charting the road map for cervical cancer elimination. What struck me most was how directly this connects with the work of obstetricians and gynecologists: fewer late-stage cases, more healthy mothers, and stronger systems.

As I emphasized in my speech, we need more gynecologists to stand up, speak out, and lead in cancer screening and prevention. Because screening is not just about numbers, it is about quality. It is about catching precancer and cancer early, treating it in time, and giving women the best chance to live cancer-free.

And while OBGYNs play a central role, they cannot do it alone. Nurses, midwives, community health workers, lab technicians, and digital tracking systems all work together to ensure that no woman is left behind.

I left Kigali inspired by how OBGYNs are committed to equity in women’s health. Their leadership, combined with strong partnerships, will make the difference in turning the vision of cervical cancer elimination into reality.”

Lacy Hubbard: Honored to Join the RSOG 11th Annual Scientific Conference